Feb 24, 2010 @ 13:21|Comments (7)
Addictive Gene
Can anybody tell me if there is such thing as an addictive gene?. I'm going out with my boyfriend 7 months and I knew from the get go he didn't drink anymore. According to him he used to abuse alchol before and has an addictive gene and doesn't want to become reliant on drink or become an alchohic. Our social life together is affected because he would not be in to the pub/club scene, he doesn't want to tempt fate having this addictive gene etc. I have never heard of an addictive gene before and whilst I am sympathetic to his situation and dont want him to drink again I'm just wondering if this is not all in his head???. I may sound like a heartless cow here and I really do care about him but from my side it can be quite difficult in social situations as I know he can be uncomfortable which in turn makes me uncomfortable - any opinions would help!!!.
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Sigh. So many people giving opinions not evidence. Yes addiction can run in families but if its not clear if thats because of inheriting genes or behaviours. If you support your boyfriend in taking baby steps, this should help. Just remember though, everybody has an addiction, be it chocolate alcohol exercise or coronation st. The key is to choose your crutches so they don't interfere with your life too much.
i dunno if ther is such thing medically as an addictive gene... my ex...and sons father seems to have it if there is!! his mum was an alcoholic and died 3 yrs ago due to this and now he blames this as to y he is addicted to possibly everything you can b addicted to!! personally i believe its a lack of self control
IF YOU CANNOT ACCEPT YOUR PARTNER FOR WHO HE IS DO NOT BE WITH HIM.B
there are alot of people with that problem there are a big number in my parents family and i have a sibling who is alcoholic is awful to see people killing themselves slowely. your boyfriend is admoirable support him at same time he needs to accept some people handle drinking and are not effected same way.
there is no research for this.. he should be able to go into a pub without wanting to drink - unless he is a recovering alcoholic? although i do admire him all the same but there are plenty of people who go out and enjoy themselves without alcohol!
went out with a guy with the same problem. he ended up trying to convince me i was addicted to drink, so watch out he aint just a control freak. as long as he is cool with u enjoying a drink then should be ok, but yeah its hard at times, ive gone out with 3 non drinkers..it can be frustrating
I have heard this theory but Im not sure if there is research to back it up. My man is the same, he avoids alcohol as his father and two of his brothers are alcoholics and he thinks this is something that runs in the family ie "the addictive gene". I think you should support him and admire him for taking action now for something that might affect him and in turn you badly in the future. Your social life doesn't need to revolve around alcohol!
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