Children of an alcoholic parent are more likely to become alcoholics themselves.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Only if grandparents were alcoholics
• D. Only if under age 18

Answer: (B)

This question is about risk factors for developing alcoholism. Children of an alcoholic parent are more likely to become alcoholics themselves because they inherit genetic factors that can make them more vulnerable to dependence, and they also grow up in a home where alcohol use is common, which can shape norms, coping styles, and behavior through modeling and environment. This combination increases the probability compared with the general population, though it doesn’t determine destiny—many children of alcoholics do not become alcoholics, and some people with no family history do develop alcohol problems. The increased risk isn’t limited to a certain age or dependent on grandparents.