What Makes Someone More Prone to Addiction? 2 Genes Play a Role

Understanding the genetic and neurological roots of addiction is key to overcoming the deeply personal and challenging struggle many face.
What Makes Someone More Prone to Addiction? 2 Genes Play a Role
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Addiction affects people from different backgrounds and ages—it doesn’t discriminate. Despite the harm it causes to health, relationships, and work, it can be a grueling struggle to change.

Rose, 39, has struggled with yo-yo dieting for decades. She is an attractive, extremely driven woman who is married with two kids and runs a thriving media business. Despite her outward achievements, Rose had deep, unhealed wounds from a traumatic childhood that eroded her confidence in her appearance. She focused obsessively on “fixing” her looks, and it was exhausting her—that is, until she tried a new personalized health approach.

Sheridan Genrich
Sheridan Genrich
Sheridan Genrich, BHSc., is a clinical nutritionist and naturopath whose consulting practice since 2009 has specialized in helping people who struggle with digestive discomfort, addictions, sleep, and mood disturbances. She is also the author of the self help book, "DNA Powered Health; Unlock Your Potential to Live with Energy and Ease."