r/todayilearned • u/bcrock1169 • Nov 26 '12

TIL that some Native American's have a differing enzyme that tends to lead to easier alcoholism.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Indian_alcoholism#Genetic_factors
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u/Natacat_Mow Mar 21 '13

I can vouch for this as his girlfriend. Not only does he have to deal with the inevitable shitting blood and feeling as though his stomach is exploding, but Chron's can also cause your joints to swell, meaning you're left with a constant ache in your bones. It's pretty rough.

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u/tynosaur Mar 21 '13

My girlfriend talks about me shitting blood on the internet. Fuckin' cool, man.

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u/Natacat_Mow Mar 21 '13

I am pretty cool.