Why Do Some People Become Addicted, While Others Don't? | Ask Our Doc

Why do some people become addicted to drugs or alcohol, while others don't?

There are multiple factors that play in a role in this, but the main two are genetics and exposure/access.

Dr. Gandotra is the chief medical adviser of Delphi Behavioral Health Group.

[jama]

Simple, short, informative and to the point!!! Awesome job!

[sunvienews]

So how do you explain that I drank but not addicted I smoke quiet for 10 years restarted for 3 months just to teach my daughter that I could quiet again . But both my parents drink and smoke . Why can I stop so easy when others can’t. Your genetic explanation doesn’t make sense to me! Can my blood that is universal O donated change the outcome of addiction? 🤔 Have you tested this hypothesis ?

[sneakiest_snake]

I have a genetic vulnerability to cigarettes and i have easy access to it but after almost a year of smoking i realized it wasn't cool anymore so i just walked away from it i am honestly confused as to why i haven't had any withdrawal symptoms after a few months without smoking

[umairarshad]

Very insightful podcast. But one thing to mention. Going yo non Muslim states for earning is prohibited in islam, as told by many established scholars.