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Genetics and Substance Abuse: Is Addiction Inherited?

Are some people genetically predisposed to addiction and physical dependence on drugs or alcohol? Do drug and alcohol problems run in families? Scientists suggest heredity may play a large role in why some people become addicted or dependent on drugs, while others do not. In fact, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence says […]