Understanding Addiction: Genetic vs. Environmental Influences

To this day, addiction is still one of the world's most challenging and complex social problems. Substance abuse, compulsive gambling, and technological reliance are all forms of addiction that can impact people, their families, and entire communities. An essential question remains as researchers try to understand the complex dynamics of addiction: Is environmental influence more influential in shaping addiction, or is genetic predisposition the primary driver? In this in-depth analysis, we probe the intricate relationship between heredity and environmental factors in the development of addiction.