Use your genetic information to learn about your addiction potential.
Personalized, DNA-based reports for you
Understanding your genetic predispositions can help you learn about potential risks and take steps to prevent addiction.
Addiction potential reports are categorized into six groups:
Alcohol
Alcohol dependence is characterized by the inappropriate use of alcohol which can cause impaired control over and preoccupation with drinking. Although genes do play a role, psychological and social factors also influence alcohol dependency.
Smoking
Nicotine is highly addictive, exposing people to the harmful effects associated with tobacco. In this group of traits, predispositions to nicotine use, initiation age, smoking cessation, smoking quantity, and initiation tendency are assessed.
Cannabis
Cannabis is a plant with a variety of properties. Some users prefer its relaxing effect while others prefer the rush which allows them to experience hallucinations and feelings of disorientation. One’s likelihood to begin consuming cannabis is related to genetics.
Gambling
Gambling can stimulate a person’s brain, much like alcohol or drugs, which can ultimately lead to addiction. Certain biological, genetic, and environmental factors can increase one’s likelihood to become addicted, such as mental health disorders, sex, and particular personality traits.
Drug Use
Drugs have many adverse effects on the body, including loss of appetite, high blood pressure, delirium, or psychosis, and they can lead to addiction from the first instance of consumption. This group of traits includes predispositions that impact how someone’s body responds to drugs.
Caffeine
This group of traits is concerned with questions of caffeine consumption and metabolism. Consuming excessive caffeine can lead to sleep cycle disturbances and, in extreme cases, heart issues. This can severely impact the long-term health of an individual, even if they are not dependent on or addicted to the substance.
What types of traits are assessed by the Addiction Potential reports?
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Alcohol Dependence
After a long, hard day at work, do you find yourself cracking open a can of beer or pouring a glass of wine? The Addiction Potential reports can let you know whether you have a genetic predisposition for alcohol dependence.
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Smoking Cessation
Have you struggled to quit smoking? Your genes may have something to do with it! The Addiction Potential reports will let you know whether you’re genetically predisposed to experience a harder time calling it quits.
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Gambling
Do you find yourself risking more and more money at the casino? Use the Addiction Potential reports to learn whether you’re genetically predisposed to develop a gambling addiction.
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Caffeine Metabolism Impairment
Do you struggle to sleep after drinking a cup of coffee? There may be a genetic reason for that! The Addiction Potential reports can let you know how well your body metabolizes caffeine.
