if family members such as uncles or grandparents are addicts in some way does that mean you will be to?
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Addiction isn't hereditary but you can be influenced. Just be careful.
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There is a suspected genetic component to alcoholism and other addictive behavior.  Traits clearly run in families.  What is not as clear is how much of the behavior is learned vs. how much is genetic.
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They may be but why not talk to them and deal with this addiction.  I really think that if this is all that you do at twenty one you should probably get some help.  The problem with a true addiciton is that it interferes negatively with all aspects of our lives and one is not able to mature and grow and they should be doing.  So maybe your parents threats are what will motivate you to deal with this disease.
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some time it could happen but check your families history for this
18583
Your father is going to have to want to quit. When dealing with addicts nothing you do or say will convice an addict to stop unless the addict believes that their addiction is a major problem and cares enough about their life to want to change. Usually they have to believe and be fearful of the fact that they are going to die soon if they don't stop using. That is what it takes. Its called hitting rock bottom and it is never pretty. All you can do is express the fact that you want him to be in your life as long as possible and you will not do anything that will enable him to continue his addiction. That means not buying him cigarettes, etc. But it almost never works. They have to want it.
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When the ones you live with or are around encourage you to take drugs or let you know that they are fine with it. I hope this helps.
333146
Yes, if you buy too many of them very often. People can become addicted to anything. It becomes an addiction when it starts interfering with your everyday life and with your personal relationships.
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Is it in the Genes? There are some past from generation to generation, in the past i  think it was not understood and people wondered WHY DO I ACT OR REACT IN THIS MANNER, NO ONE HAD AN ANSWER AT THAT TIME? Now with all the therapy and attained knowledge, studies etc, more is known. How often does one find addiction in a family, the children often have it also, but it does not have to be the same dysfunctional problem, it can take on different addictions yet it is still addiction, or families do not know ,wave not learned how to cope or solve problems with a wise mind. There are imbalances, learned behavior, hereditary, no one to look up to or teach values, morals, etc.  I guess I do not have the answer.
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If the person is dependable on it and must have it everyday, then yes.  If they obsess because they are out and must run to the store to get more, then yes.  If they can willingly skip it and do without, then no.  From my understanding of alcoholism it's a dependency and the person cannot go without it.
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Yes you are an addict. To realize it is the first step in overcoming it. But really do you want to stop??? Thousands of people are waiting for you to answer their burning questions. THEY NEED YOU MAN! Call in sick and keep going!!!
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it is apparently addictive so you will have to stop or your mind will tell you to get more and more till your messed up
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you should not believe him. i am a recovering addict, and i don't believe in using occasionally. it doesn't work that way. before long your bills and every thing will be behind. it is an expensive habit. i don't want to tell you to just leave your husband because that will make it worse for him. when my husband found out i was using he did tell me that if i didn't stop he would leave me and take my daughter. him and some of my other family has got me into Church and i have given my life to the lord. pray about it, God leaves no prayer unanswered. but we have to remember he doesn't answer them right when we want he answers them when it is the right time. now im not telling you to stay with him if he continues to use either. really open your heart to God and pray and he will put the answer in your heart what you should do.good luck and GOD BLESS YOU!!! if you need anyone to talk to you can email me or IM ME. MY im name is tootsjrfan.
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If we are going to be related to someone, might as well be them.
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You are making empty excuses for yourself. There is never a good reason to get into drugs when you have a family. You deserve no pity or even a second chance with a man who was mourning....K
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Probably...a person can pretty much become addicted to anything.
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You may be looking for Nar-Anon. It's basically an extension of NA (Narcotics Annonymous). It is a support for family and friends of addicts. It teaches you that you are powerless of your loved ones addiction and not responsible for their actions. I've been in the same boat as you. Good luck. \nI don't know about talking with recovered addicts. Most NA meetings are closed, which means it's for addicts only. You could contact your local NA and ask when they have open meetings.
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Some evidence suggests it, but no direct link has been discovered as of yet.  I, personally, don't believe there are direct genetic involvments with any addiction.  Genetic predispositions to addictive behavior, maybe, but not to any particular type of addiction.