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Drugs and Abuse

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Purpose of the article

This article intends to explain the role genetics play in addiction of drugs. It explains why individuals who come from families with drugs addiction problem are like to easily get addicted to abusing certain drugs.

Main points

According to the author, there exist some abnormalities in the brains of people, especially family members who come from families with drug addiction problem. The abnormalities are believed to be caused by misuse of drugs. This abnormality gives a suggestion for the addictive behavior. The abnormality found in families with drug addiction problem is not found in the general population. The brain abnormality is believed to be one that is involved in self-control. The abnormality in the brain makes the part involved in self-control to work less compared to other people without the problem. If individuals with the brain abnormality take any type of drug, the problem is further exacerbated, and will eventually give the way for the addition to certain drugs. This argument was proven by a research that was carried out on 50 cocaine addicts (Connor, 2012). The research was based on brain scan of cocaine addicts together with their family members who are not addicted to drugs.

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I feel this might be true. What makes me say this is that if you look at people who are addicted to certain drugs, you will find that either the one of the parent or another close relative has this problem in the past. It is like the behavior is passed on from one generation to another. This makes me side with the author.

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Connor Steve. (2012). Drug Addiction May Be Hereditary, Study Suggests. Retrieved from: