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
