How Addiction Happens

Question by Kara Joy: Addictions….??
Some people believe that the cause of addictions is genetic. Who here thinks that that is a bunch of crap? I think that they have the choice. Just because they might grow up around it doesn’t mean that they have to do it. I think that some people blame genetics so they have something to blame it on…What do you think??

Best answer:

Answer by daniegirl917
I don’t believe it is genetic… I agree with you. It is a choice you make… then it is about self control… you decide to let it become an addiction…

Answer by sweetsum691
I am an alcoholic, as are many people in my family. I think genetics may play a part in it, but if I hadn’t made the choice to start drinking, would I still be an alcoholic? Who knows. I don’t really think it matters, to be honest. I once saw a saying in rehab… ‘you are in no way responsible for what happened to you as a child… however, as an adult, you are 100% responsible for fixing it!’

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