The Circle of Family Addiction - Genetics, Environment and Resiliency

[Dion Silva]

The home and community environment also play a large role in
determining if a child will grow up to have problems with substance
abuse. Both parents and siblings play a major role. When a child grows
up with family members who abuse drugs and alcohol, there is a strong
likelihood that this behavior will be imitated when the child reaches
adolescence.

The attitude of the parents about substance abuse can be just as
influential. When parents communicate a permissive attitude about drug
and alcohol use, their children are more likely to develop a substance
abuse problem.

Growing up in an area where poverty and crime are prevalent can also
be a factoring in determining whether a child will develop a substance
abuse problem during adolescence and adulthood. A poor school system
is another environmental factor that plays a role in determining who
will become addicted to alcohol or drugs.

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