Do You Believe Addiction Is Genetic?

Question by Miss*Blue: Do you believe addiction is genetic?
My dads side has a history of alcohol abuse, they say it’s genetic….. because my father had that addiction …does it make me more vulnerable to ANY type of mood altering substance? or JUST alcohol.

Of course social factors etc have to do with substance abuse too and it’s not purely genetics.
Before someone says this q is in the wrong section, I asked it in health and no one answered. AND you p and sers are very wise and helpful 🙂
I have a very addictive personality, but I guess because I’m aware of it I know that I have to be careful. I’ve never tried any hard drugs because i’m scared i’ll get addicted
Rachaels congrats on giving up and good luck!!! and your answer is a perfect example
Scorpio woman, i’m glad your child is with you, but what I think is because of the addictive gene, when he’s old enough to drink – he may get addicted. Around you he most probably won’t drink under age – but when he is of legal age he may have a problem. I really really hope not. Thank you for taking him away from the drinking though

Best answer:

Answer by Felix
no

Answer by Music Is The WeApoN?
Haha.. Of course not.

Just like Homosexuality, people were saying it’s genetic.. I laughed. It’s a choice.