Are some people genetically inherent to addiction? Is addiction a learned behavior that comes from surroundings?

Answer 1

Just to clarify I could say in my essay that drug addiction is caused by peer pressure, genetics, and psychological and physical factors? In the research I've done addiction seems more like a learned behavior rather than an inhereted one so I have having trouble writing my answer.

Answer 2

Yes, genetics is an important possible factor in addiction. Here is a site on that.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/genetics/

Answer 3

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I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.