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I'm african american am i more susceptible to becoming an addict?
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No: There may be some racial differences in vulnerabilities to certain addictions (for example-certain asians drink less secondary to enzyme deficiencies) but no race is more susceptible to addiction in general.
Answered 5/7/2016
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No: Addiction has nothing to do with race , but if u have family history of addiction than yes.
Answered 5/7/2016
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