Select the statement that is TRUE regarding information gained through family and genetic studies on the influence of genes and environment as causal factors in substance abuse
A) Both genes and environment influence the disorder.
B) Genes are the primary predictor for risk of substance abuse.
C) No clear findings have emerged regarding the influence of these factors.
D) Environmental factors are the best predictors of who will abuse drugs.
A
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