some people feel that genes related to addiction can be transmitted to the offspring since alcoholism can run in families. it can be very difficult to say what human characteristics are genetic versus environmental factors. growing up in a family that has more than their share of alcoholism i can certainly say that it never surfaced in me. i actually detest alcohol. alcoholism is classified as a disease and certain characteristics in our personality can be genetically transmitted but to worry that a male alcoholic would create an alcoholic child would be a stretch at this point. an alcoholic. one who continues to drink. would not make a good father/husband for lots of reasons.
can a male alcoholic pass on the disease to fetus