A Patient Being Treated for an Alcohol Use Disorder Asks

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) "There does not seem to be a relationship between genetics and environment."
B) "Genetics does not seem to play a role in the development of substance use disorders."
C) "Genetics influences the risk for substance use disorders."
D) "Genetics plays a major role in the development of substance use disorders."