My parent is an addict. Will I be one too?

Not necessarily. Many people say that you turn out to be just like your parents, but that isn't always true at all. My best friend's mom grew up in a very abusive home and now she is one of the best mom's I know. She is like my second mother. She didn't grow up to be like her abusive parents. You don't have to follow in the footsteps of your parents. You might be wired to have a more addicting personality (someone who can easily become addicted to anything) but you just have to learn to control it.

Not necessarily. Addiction can come from having traumatic things happen to your or just because you enjoy doing drugs. Addiction is never set in stone and you can always break the habit.

Thoughts like this are completely normal! It shows a mature level of mindfulness towards something that you might actually feel pulled to do (drink, do drugs, gamble, etc.). This does not mean you will be an addict by default, though. The best thing you can do is regularly take stock in how you're thinking and feeling, and make choices that are aligned with your intentions.

Definitely not. Both of my parents were addicts, and I haven't touched any drug. I think from seeing my parents go down that path, it killed my curiosity about drugs all together. I have seen it in full force, and have never had any interest to do them myself. If you don't want to do drugs, you won't. Luckily it isn't genetic. :)

I hope not. My parents gamble, drink coca-cola, coffee and insist they're intelligent. Sounds dumb? Both have been nigh unreasonable. I only detest myself partly for traits of two.. The other two, I am adverse to, not only because it was a big deal and that it ruined them. Tested myself. On the contrary, my little sister has a casino card. Then again, she was always a gamer. She loves coffee, I don't. Before that, none of the grandparents have history. Dad's dad smokes, he doesn't. People are different. We're all guilty to get addicted to something, if that is instead your question. If you are that worried, don't touch it. If it's dangerous, you'll be better off anyway.

No I don't believe so. There are genetic markers which can influence a person, but it doesn't control a person to the point they become an addict. If you truly don't want to fall into the trap that is addiction than I see no reason why you can't persist beyond it.

Just because a parent or a family member is an addict does not men that you will become one. We all have the opportunity to choose our path! So no, if you choose to stay away from addictive substances then you will not become an addict! becoming an addict is affected by so many different aspects!

My family has tons of addicts. My parents are some of those addicts. Science has shown that there are genetic predispositions to addiction but that doesn't mean that you are destined to become one. I spent a few years in my grandparents house and then a few years at another house. One side drank and the other did not..environment plays a big role in addiction, I think.

Of course not! I can perfectly understand your situation. My father was and addicted gambler - he was playing on the best online casino every day. He was loosing big sums of money sometimes and couldn't stop. I have seen this as a bad example and never acted like him. You just have to be disciplined and everything is going to be ok!

Hello! This comes as an objective answer that does not involve any emotional comforts. Because of my own limitations of knowledge, this should come as quite understandable. Thing is, addiction is not inheritable. Just because one of your parents is an addict doesnt mean you are too. However, there are indeed contemporary scientific theories that link causes of addiction to your nervous sytem or your genes. That only makes you a bit more susceptible to addiction tho. You don't become an addict if you are not exposed to addictive things. If, say, you are determined enough to say no to drugs and other addiction-causing products, then sure--that makes you a non-addict. Just remember your concerns and know that addiction is never a good thing. Remember this fear and you are well off.

I had a close friend in the elementary school,she was very kind and so talented. Both of her parents were addicts,but they got clean, years ago. She had her struggles,but she made it through,with her art. Didn't do drugs,although had some issues,and difficulties trying to fit in. I guess, it makes it harder for people who grew up surrounded by drugs, with parents going down that road...but that doesn't make YOU who YOU are, you have a choice,and you can create your own story,and you can be whatever you want.There are many factors in life,that come along with the years,and we can't control it although they make us little bit the way we are,but we are the ones,who are strong and brave enough to be the best versions of ourselves. Stay strong

If your parent is an addict, it totally does not mean you will be one too, it is all withing your hands if you want to resist being one.

You can only be an addict if your mom was using it whilst pregnant with you. If she didn't then the only thing making you an addict is yourself.

The short answer: No. But are you more susceptible to have future issues with addictive behaviors? Maybe. It obviously depends on family history with addiction - how pervasive it has been in your family. Is it generational? Those are things to consider. But even so, you have the power to control your own behavior. And, maybe knowing that your parent has an issue with addiction will work to effectively keep you from becoming an addict yourself. In my case, this has been true. Alcoholism runs in my family and I used that knowledge to keep me aware that I myself might be more likely to have issues with addictions so I will stay aware, for instance, when I am consuming alcohol. Awareness is key. Know thyself ;)