Forefront Families

Research suggests that there is an addictive gene that can run through family lines.  If you are aware of addictions in your family tree, it might be useful to avoid using any addictive product.  If your children see that you are addicted to a substance, they will think it is normal behavior.  If you managed to skip the gene there is still the possibility your child may inherit it.

How do spouses and children cope with an addicted parent?  What does the alcoholic, the drug addict, the over-eater, the compulsive person, the sex addict, the pedophile do to change their situation?  How can we know when our teenagers are using or abusing a product?  It is a prevalent family and community problem that has to be addressed.