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writes:Is it true,that addiction runs in families,and the genetics can skip generations?Me and my husband never been addicted to drug or alcohol, but our sons are in the worst cas of addiction.They had a total alcoholic great grandma, who died from alcoholism.Also do you think is it a choice to quit,or is it not possible,,because it is an illness?Well it destroyes our family, and there is no answers,why is this happening, or how to quit.What do you think?
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 August 2009): Oh ya, it can run in families. My grandfather had at least one alcoholic brother; my father and both his brothers were alcoholics, and it certainly hasn't missed my generation.
The only way anyone successfully quits is with motivation. It's incredibly difficult, and you have to be willing to work hard and persevere. Even those who are successful typically have several failed attempts behind them.
The best thing you can do for your son is to research treatment programs in your area. The standard success rate is around 15-20%. If you can find one that's as high as 50%, and can substantiate it, that's the one you want. When your son hits rock bottom and is ready to try, get him into that program IMMEDIATELY.
Good luck.
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reader, birdynumnums  +, writes (12 August 2009):
 People who "self-medicate" can sometimes use drugs or alcohol because of underlying issues, like ADD or bipolar disorder, so yes, in that way, it can be genetic. Addictions do tend to run in families, even when it isn't learned behavior, and good for both of you for being wonderful parents.
If your kids were also poor students, which can be a sign of many disorders, you might want to them both evaluated by a clinical psychologist.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 August 2009): What from I've seen, I think it can, but it might just be coincidences... not sure. I thought this about my stepdads family, because him and his siblings all like to drink, and my stepdad used to be an alcoholic, he sometimes has relapses. His brother is still an alcoholic and their mother isn't one, but can drink excessive amounts of wine during the week.
If it's an addiction than it can be classed as an illness, but addictions can be overcome if they have the willpower to quit. They have to WANT to quit, otherwise they'll go back to it. You can only warn them (though I'm sure you already have) and give them a nudge in the right direction, but only they can really stop.
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