# \#genetics

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## [Is addiction genetic? Is it hereditary? Does it go from parents to kids? (Am I doomed? hint: you’re not 😊)](https://talkingsober.com/t/is-addiction-genetic-is-it-hereditary-does-it-go-from-parents-to-kids-am-i-doomed-hint-you-re-not/191185)

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**Author:** [@Matt](https://talkingsober.com/u/Matt)\
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**Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/is-addiction-genetic-is-it-hereditary-does-it-go-from-parents-to-kids-am-i-doomed-hint-you-re-not/191185 "2026-01-06T03:09:53Z")

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There is no black and white answer to this question, which is good, because it gives us space to think it over and talk it out and listen and learn :slightly\_smiling\_face: and for me that’s one the best things about bein…