Which of the following statements regarding the biological model of addiction and drug abuse is FALSE?
A) People who have a high sensitivity to alcohol are less likely to drink to excess.
B) If heredity plays a role in alcoholism, then more than one gene is involved.
C) For alcoholics who begin drinking heavily in adulthood, heritable factors are strongly involved.
D) Genes may affect how much a person needs to drink before feeling high.

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Research has shown that for alcoholics who began drinking heavily in adulthood, heritable factors are not as strongly involved as they are for individuals who began drinking heavily during adolescence.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Biological Model of Addiction