A Patient Being Treated for an Alcohol Use Disorder Asks

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for an alcohol use disorder asks the nurse,"Can my children inherit this?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "The role of genetics is minor in comparison to the role of the environment."
B) "Genetics does not seem to play a role in the development of substance use disorders."
C) "The role of genetics in substance use disorders has not been determined."
D) "Genetics plays a major role in the development of substance use disorders."