Big drinkers can alter DNA, fuel addiction

By John von Radowitz
Updated January 31 2019 - 1:06am, first published 1:00am
Genetic changes may cause heavy drinkers and binge drinkers to crave alcohol more than others do.
Genetic changes may cause heavy drinkers and binge drinkers to crave alcohol more than others do.

Heavy drinking can alter DNA in ways that increase the desire for alcohol, new research suggests.

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