is alcoholism hereditary
Personality is Hereditary NOT Alcoholism. There are some in the field who claim that yes, drink addiction is genetic, but there is no alcoholism gene as such. Rather it is the personality type (which is more susceptible to drink dependence) that is passed from generation to generation.This personality type is one that is more prone to anxiety and depression.nvironmental Alcoholism vs. Genetic Alcoholism. The problem lies in determining whether a personâs drinking problem is genetic or environmental. Letâs take an example.... .... a man who has an alcoholic father becomes an alcoholic himself.