Alcohol dependence is a genetically-influenced disorder.
LR as a Marker for the Alcoholism Risk. The gold standard for determining LR requires the acute administration of approximately three drinks consumed over about 20 minutes. Slide 6 shows changes in cortisol following alcohol administration in the two groups, but similar data have been reported on other hormones, electrophysiological measures, the amounts of body sway, and subjective feelings of intoxication. Additional follow-up studies have also supported the relationship between a low LR and alcoholic outcome. It is simple and easy to fill out, asking individuals to report the number of standard drinks required for each of four effects at three different points in their life.