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Similarly, conditions like ADHD, schizophrenia, alcoholism or bipolar disorder can further heighten susceptibility due to complex genetic and neurological interactions. That’s why AUD prevention and treatment must address both genetic vulnerabilities and concurrent mental health conditions to be effective. While specific genes have been identified that may contribute to the development of alcoholism, it is…

In addition it is important to obtain family history of mood disorder and life time diagnosis of depression since the presence of such histories puts the individual at a greater risk of developing major depression. These disorders are characterized by disrupted mood (e.g., low, numb, or irritable), along with an array of cognitive (e.g., feelings…