HUS4442 Subtance abuse and the family

HUS4442 Substance Abuse and The Family Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Professor Date HUS4442 Substance Abuse and The Family The concern of whether drug dependence is a "family disorder" is multifaceted and complex. When individuals abuse high doses of an addictive substance, they might develop a dependence. Therefore, dependence involves a condition when a person feels like they cannot work well without the use of the substance. Reports show that drug dependence, such as alcohol, often exists in a dysfunctional family (Motyka & Jedynak, 2020). However, evidence also shows that dysfunctional relationships do not only influence drug dependence because drug addiction also involves an increased risk based on genes. Concerning its hereditary element, reports have shown that genetic predispositions might raise the vulnerability to drug dependence. Previously, the twin and adoption studies found that there a moderate to strong genetic influences on alco...