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Research Article| Volume 12, ISSUE 3, P154-161, June 1998

Genetics and alcoholism: Implications for advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nursing

  • Rose M. Kutlenios
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    Address reprint requests to Rose M. Kutlenios, RN, PhD, CS, Department of Nursing, Wheeling Jesuit University, 316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003.
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    Department of Nursing, Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV, USA
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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0883-9417(98)80017-4
Genetics and alcoholism: Implications for advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nursing
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      This article uses the research findings on genetics and alcoholism as a basis for nursing practice. Alcoholism is a complex genetic disorder in which multiple genes and the environment interact and contribute to the disease process. Family, twin, and adoption studies have consistently shown the genetic influence on alcoholism. Animal and human studies are identifying biological and genetic markers for alcoholism. The results of these studies should direct nurses in assessing patients at risk, educating patients about the disease and the rationale for selected treatments, referring at-risk individuals to support groups, and using supportive therapy.
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