Chunk #21 — Discussion

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Pro-opiomelanocortin gene variation related to alcohol or drug dependence: evidence and replications across family- and population-based studies.

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This study provided evidence that variants of POMC might be common genetic risk factors for three substance dependence traits (AD, CD, and/or OD). We discuss below several issues concerning study design, result interpretation, and study limitations.