EP 160: Reader Question – Is addiction genetic? - a podcast by Annie Grace

Have you ever wondered if addiction is truly genetic in nature? If it is, are we doomed to become an alcoholic if there is alcoholism in our family history? Annie discusses genetic influence, susceptibility, and long term exposure.  Annie use research from a variety of sources to answer this age-old question of ‘is addiction genetic’?

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The Addicted Brain by Professor Thad A. Polk

 

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