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Rehab News: Research adds weight to role of genes in alcohol abuse

Researchers have found additional evidence that genetic factors may contribute to the development of alcoholism, a finding which may have major implications for alcohol treatment.

A study by scientists at the University of Grenada's Alcoholism and Drug Addiction group revealed that a lack of beta-endorphin - a kind of 'morphine' released by the brain in response to situations such as pain - can be hereditary.

The researchers investigated 200 families, each with at least one parent who was a chronic alcoholic.

They found that children aged between six months and ten years had lower levels of beta-endorphin than other children of the same age.

"These levels were even lower in children whose both parents were alcohol abusers," revealed Jose Rico Irles, professor of medicine at the university and lead researcher.

The researchers believe that differences in endorphin levels can make some people more vulnerable to alcohol than others and suggest that testing people's beta-endorphin levels may provide doctors with a way of determining which patients may be at higher risk of becoming addicted to alcohol.

Professor Rico commented: "Alcohol abuse prevention must consist of locating and identifying genetically predisposed subjects."

The professor added that alcohol awareness is vital for preventing addiction and said that campaigns should be launched to target children and teenagers before they come into contact with alcohol.