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A genetic difference at the opiate receptor gene affects a person’s response to alcohol

Previous research has implicated the brain’s opioid system in the development of alcohol-use disorders. The mu-opioid receptor, which is encoded by the OPRM1 gene, is the primary site of action for …

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