Mayo Clinic Minute: How genetics factor into treating alcohol use disorder

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Alcohol use disorder is the medical term for someone dealing with alcoholism. In 2013, the medical community shifted to a broader definition of what constitutes alcohol use disorder. As more people are being diagnosed with it, health care providers are investigating whether genetic testing may lead to better treatment options.

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