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psean1991
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My brother has been in and out of rehabs for years, and lately I've been researching addiction and trying to understand the science behind it. A lot of sites that I've found say that addiction is genetic, but the info is extremely generalized and surface level. I haven't found any specific information about how it's passed down or if there are any genetic markers for it. Obviously, if he's predisposed, then so am I.
I understand that it's more than just genetics and physiology, and that nature and nurture both play a role. I found a lot of good info about that https://www.ambrosiatc.com/addiction/drug-addiction-disease/course/?fromHopeTracker&nav=no. I just want to know if you think that there is a specific gene tied to addiction that has yet to be found, or if it has nothing to do with genetics at all.
I understand that it's more than just genetics and physiology, and that nature and nurture both play a role. I found a lot of good info about that https://www.ambrosiatc.com/addiction/drug-addiction-disease/course/?fromHopeTracker&nav=no. I just want to know if you think that there is a specific gene tied to addiction that has yet to be found, or if it has nothing to do with genetics at all.