The national center of genetics and national research council (US) and institute of medicine (US) each stated how environment and genetics affect the development of an addiction. The American Society of Addictions Medicine (ASAM) states that the addiction gene can be triggered by work, life, emotional distress causing the addiction trigger to be ignited. Each of these Institutes allowed for me to draw my conclusion. The impact of the media, the home environment and biology greatly affect in an individual will become addicted. The national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism (NIAAA) states that an individual must have a specific genetic structure in order to take medication to remain sober. Having medication help those with a genetic structure is an improvement in allowing those who desire to be sober not struggle as much. This is one small step for those battling
The national center of genetics and national research council (US) and institute of medicine (US) each stated how environment and genetics affect the development of an addiction. The American Society of Addictions Medicine (ASAM) states that the addiction gene can be triggered by work, life, emotional distress causing the addiction trigger to be ignited. Each of these Institutes allowed for me to draw my conclusion. The impact of the media, the home environment and biology greatly affect in an individual will become addicted. The national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism (NIAAA) states that an individual must have a specific genetic structure in order to take medication to remain sober. Having medication help those with a genetic structure is an improvement in allowing those who desire to be sober not struggle as much. This is one small step for those battling