Addiction - It's The Environment

Why do some people get addicted to substances and others not? Do genes determine who will become addicted; is it your parents fault?

While many feel comfortable pointing the finger in the other direction, it would help to know what are the factors involved in becoming addicted.

Some people, some studies claim, are predisposed to drug addiction due to race or their grandparents. While this is interesting, it does not solve drug abuse problems. It may even prolong addictive tendencies.

The major factors involved in addiction are:

Taking addictive drugs (I'll include alcohol as a drug)

Trying to solve problems with drugs

Addiction Treatment Forums

Treatment forums mainly report on substance abuse and addiction therapies, research, news, and events of interest to both healthcare professionals and patients. They operate with the aim of helping people addicted to alcohol and drugs curb their cravings. Self-help groups, support groups, individuals, and several other corporations are a part of this effort. These forums are formed to extend the reach of a proven effective program and help more people who need their services through funding treatment research, spreading awareness, and potentially providing scholarships.

Many such forums maintained online feature extensive resources such as current and past issues of AT Forum newsletters, special research reports, FAQs, notices of upcoming treatment techniques, and much more. Few such forums are Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA), Addiction Treatment Forum, The Stanton Peele Addiction Website, or JoinTogether.org.