Study Links Gene Variants to Addiction Risk, Lower Education

• A study found gene variants negatively linking addiction and education, where higher genetic risk for addiction correlates with lower education levels.
• This genetic link could increase the chance of substance use disorder by up to 66%.
• The research, published in 'Addiction', involved over 1,400 participants with substance use disorder in Barcelona, Spain.
• Findings suggest a genetic connection between addiction and lower education, but do not determine causality.
• Researchers suggest promoting higher educational attainment may aid in preventing substance use disorders.

Why It Matters: New study links addiction risk and lower education genetically, aiding prevention.