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I'm russian am i more susceptible to becoming an addict?
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Not necessarily.: The tendency for addiction or alcoholism can be familial, so if you have a strong family history for something like alcoholism, then yes, russian or not, you are more susceptible to that disease.
Answered 7/20/2012
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No: It is the current socio economic state that plays a part in addiction.
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