Posted January 22, 2018
Reviewed by Ekua Hagan
Why do only certain individuals become and remain addicted?
There is substantial evidence for a genetic predisposition to develop addiction (Kreek et al., 2005).
For example, studies of twins and adopted children suggest that about half of a person’s vulnerability to alcohol problems is inherited. It is also possible that heavy drinking causes major changes in the brain.
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