Medical researchers believe that addiction is genetically caused. If you have certain genes in your body, then you will become an addict. However, research finds that certain people with genes thought to “carry” addiction are not drug/alcohol addicts and don’t have addictive traits.
Genetics was founded by Mendel who discovered that genetic characteristics are selectively handed down from parent to...
Very often the breaking point in relationship with a drug addict comes when they steal from you. We will often tolerate abuse, but when it comes to stealing money or goods – that is a different matter.
To understand why drug addicts steal is to understand addiction. You have something that they need, and they feel entitled to take it from you.
If you think that conscience should get in their way, in that...
There are many times when individuals face not only one addiction, but two or even possibly three. Those who are addicted to drugs also very easily become addicted to alcohol, and visa-versa. These individuals face a bigger hurdle when trying to break free of addiction. They are combating two or more addictions at the same time. When someone is addicted to drugs and alcohol, it is called a dual diagnosis.
Detox, in...
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JF on Oct 21st, 2009 in
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There is no simple answer here. It would have to be yes, and no.
Certainly, how our minds work plays a role in how susceptible we are to becoming addicts but that is not genetic. Early research announced they had found a genetic link for alcoholism but that turned out to be a misconception. Surely, genetics play some part in drug addiction but what plays a bigger part is personal choice and responsibility. There are...
It is well known that rising teen drug use has become a major problem within Canada. Teens today are abusing many different kinds of drugs, while not being fully aware of the consequences. The Federal Government of Canada has been working with all the provinces and local communities to help combat this ongoing problem. This new country wide initiative is supported under the Drug Strategy Community Initiatives...
