Drug Abuse is not really a Family’s Tradition
-->I observed that some people that have Alcohol or Drug Abuse problems commonly have a family history of this. My question is, are these addictive substance abuse problems hereditary?
At this time, some experts are doing studies on this very subject. They are also doing brain studies to see if there are any similarities in people’s brain function that are more possibly to have addictive personalities. There is nothing definitive yet but there are theories of that nature.
In my opinion, what I have found to be accurate is that when the family does it, they tend to offer it to all who participate. Family is a strong influencer. And once you have an addiction, and stop, it is hard to say no, especially, when it is put in front of your nose — Except you have someone strong by your side, saying, ”No way!”
If you are brought up around alcohol and drugs and it is everywhere around your house, you are more prone to do it and get addicted. Experts say alcoholism is a genetic disease – it could be true, but some do not drink at all, some do when their dad was an alcoholic.
I think it is self-worth, how strong you are, and how much you believe in yourself.
