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Personality is not inherited, although one can inherit things that influence the development of personality, such as chemical balances (and imbalances), the tendency toward addiction in terms of brain chemistry, and so forth. Personality is strongly influenced -- but not determined -- by those things, and also by environment, especially upbringing and things such as trauma, education and similar early life experiences.
None of those things preordains addiction, however. One may discover that one enjoys and craves certain things, such as alcohol, drugs, excitement, etc., but if one does not indulge in them the the necessary degree, an addiction is unlikely to develop regardless of predispositions.
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Can pancreatitis be passed down?
Pancreatitis is not a hereditary condition. Rather, it tends to be caused by alcoholism, gall stones, certain surgeries or bodily trauma.
Why does alcoholism cause your feet to burn?
That is not a symptom of alcoholism.
What herbs cure alcoholism?
No herb cures alcoholism.
Which parent passes the trait for alcoholism?
Alcoholism is not inheritable.
What does DSM-IV say about alcoholism?
It does not use the term alcoholism.
What are the 3 stages to alcoholism?
There are really no accepted stages of alcoholism.
How can environment cause alcoholism?
The environment cannot CAUSE alcoholism.
Is there a gene responsible for alcoholism?
There is no gene known to cause alcoholism.
How alcoholism can be minimised?
No. Alcoholism is a life-long battle that can be fought with 12 step programs. There is no way to drink and control alcoholism.
Is alcoholism another form of maladaptive behavior?
Yes, alcoholism is a form of maladaptive behavior. Alcoholism is never good for people.
What do scientists believe is the cure for alcoholism?
Scientists do not have a cure for alcoholism. There are various aspects to alcoholism and it affects people in many different ways. People can seek help for alcoholism, but there is no actual cure.
Does alcoholism run in families?
Alcoholism has been found to run in families and is herediatary. Alcoholism can be treated by acknowledging there is a problem and getting help.
