The Circle of Family Addiction - Genetics, Environment, and Resiliency

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The home and community environment also play a large role in determining if a

child will grow up to have problems with substance abuse. Both parents and

siblings play a major role. When a child grows up with family members who abuse

drugs and alcohol, there is a strong likelihood that this behavior will be

imitated when the child reaches adolescence.

The attitude of the parents about substance abuse can be just as influential.

When parents communicate a permissive attitude about drug and alcohol use, their

children are more likely to develop a substance abuse problem.

Growing up in an area where poverty and crime are prevalent can also be a

factoring in determining whether a child will develop a substance abuse problem

during adolescence and adulthood. A poor school system is another environmental

factor that plays a role in determining who will become addicted to alcohol or

drugs.

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