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Creation Date
10-2018
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Addiction is an inherent component and runs in the family. Some of the risk factors include Treatment options for addiction may include medication under supervision, counseling, therapy, and detoxification. There has been research looking into using medication that can target specific genes that will help with the addiction problems. The emerging field of pharmacogenomics promises to use the genetic information of an addict to tailor treatments around the person’s specific genetic makeup, allowing for more accurate prescription of medication dosages and treatments.