A Majority of Adults Say Addiction Has Impacted Their Family
A Majority of Adults Say Addiction Has Impacted Their Family
Researchers have found that some people may be more genetically prone to developing an addiction than others and a new study says that 75% of adults surveyed said they have a family member who has a substance use disorder (SUD). While people with a family history of addiction should be aware of the additional risks they face in developing a SUD of their own, it doesn’t mean that are doomed to a life of addiction.
By understanding what makes some people more genetically prone to developing an SUD and the measures that can be taken to prevent them from occurring, people can protect themselves and future generations from developing an addiction to drugs or alcohol.
