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Why are men more susceptible to alcoholism? It may be in their dopamine

October 18, 2010 by

Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances, and men are up to twice as likely to develop alcoholism as women. Until now, the underlying biology contributing to this difference in vulnerability has remained unclear. A new study reveals that dopamine may be an important factor.

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