“A better understanding of the brain region and cell type- specific binding targets of Hnrnph1 will tell us more about the function of this gene.” — Dr. Camron Bryant, study co-author
Other factors in addiction According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), these are some of the environmental factors that come into play with addiction: • Friends and people addicts spend time with • Age when a person begins using drugs or alcohol • Neighborhood
• Availability of drugs and alcohol • Presence of mental health issues • Gender
These environmental influences interact with genetic factors to influence an individual’s susceptibility to addiction. While scientists hope to better understand the role genetics plays in addiction to meth and other drugs, much more research needs to be done to solve the puzzle.
Genetics alone are not responsible for addiction. Environmental and social factors also play an important role.
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