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

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.

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

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.