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12 DRUG USE AND THE FAMILY

Substance use disorders might feel very solitary, but they affect the user’s entire family in many ways.

to preserve the illusion of a “normal” life. Fortunately, there is help for families dealing with the stresses that come from living with addiction.

FAMILY FACTORS: GENES AND ENVIRONMENT

Two major factors determine whether someone might be prone to addiction: genes and environment . Both of these relate to the family. Genes are units of hereditary information passed from one generation to the next. They determine your outward appearance, including such things as the color