Study finds gene variants that negatively link addiction, education

NEW DELHI: A study has found gene variants that impact both addiction and education attainment in opposite directions — a higher genetic risk for addiction was related with an increased chance of a lower education level.

The analysis published in the journal ‘Addiction’ also showed that the genetic link between addiction and education level could increase chances of substance use disorder by up to 66 per cent.

“We have long known that substance use problems and school difficulties often appear together and make each other worse. Our research shows that part of this connection is explained by shared genetic factors,” lead author Judit Cabana-Domínguez, from the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute in Spain, said.

Source: PTI News

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