The genetic component of substance use disorder is ______.
A) almost completely deterministic
B) more pronounced for alcohol use disorder than for other substance use disorders
C) most pronounced for cannabis use disorder
D) predictive of the chronicity of substance use disorder

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While there is a genetic component to substance use disorder, it is not completely deterministic. However, studies have found that the genetic component is more pronounced for alcohol use disorder than for other substance use disorders. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choices A, C, and D are either not supported by research or only partially true.

The Genetic Component of Substance Use Disorder Is ______