One of the most frightening things about substance abuse, to many people, is how it can affect anyone. No one group is at risk, and no one is “immune.” A school of thought believes that understanding addiction lies in examining how it is related to our biology and genetic makeup, so let’s explore that a bit to separate the fact from the myth.
The Many Pathways Toward Understanding Addiction
Thinking of addiction as being purely-biological in origin allows people to better prepare, true. It alerts some to their predispositions and helps them to make more informed choices in the future. On the other side of that, some people with a family history of substance abuse may feel more hopeless and believe that they are destined for the same fate as parents or other relatives when this is far from the truth.
So, while it’s true “that certain biological risk factors increase the odds of addictive outcomes,” we can’t completely label a bloodline as absolutely going to develop issues of substance abuse with each person on the family tree. A predisposition is not a sentencing, and understanding addiction means both recognizing increased risk factors, but not condemning.
To learn more about how substance abuse might affect you based on family history, contact The Bergand Group. We offer recovery programs for yourself or for others or are seeking education materials about addictions. The Bergand Group is Maryland’s leading addiction treatment and recovery center and offers support for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues, including direction for those who may be denying an addiction. We can help you to work through your addiction in a safe and healthy environment where everyone is committed to your care.
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About The Bergand Group:
At The Bergand Group in Baltimore and Harford County, Maryland, our therapists have more than twenty years of experience in the mental health and addiction fields. Our focus is on providing comprehensive mental health care and appropriate care for addictive disorders. We offer both alcohol rehab and drug rehabilitation. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or substance addiction, there is help available. We also offer several other services, including family therapy and counseling. We can help. Contact us today.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
