University of Iowa: Potential Genetic Testing for Substance Abuse Raises Hope, Concern

Genetic tests using blood samples already are used to diagnose some diseases and even personalize treatment. Now it is possible to develop similar tests that reveal a person’s potential to become dependent on nicotine or marijuana or have antisocial personality disorder, University of Iowa researchers report online March 6 in the American Journal of Medical Genetics.>>> Discuss This Story

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