You are working in a rehab facility, and a family comes to you for assistance in dealing with their 19-year-old son, who has recently been charged with felony possession of methamphetamines. They report that his friends recently started a lab to alleviate the poverty in their family. Upon further discussion, you find that many relatives in the family have similar problems. However, some stopped using abruptly, and those who have never used at all. You also find out that the family has a propensity to mental illness.

• Given your understanding of genetics and environmental factors, what do you think the core of the problem is with this client? Explain.
• Do you think his problems are more genetic or environmental in nature? Why?
  • For example, is it peer pressure, ease of access, inquisitiveness, or a genetic predisposition that is driving his behavior? Explain.
• What is one argument for genetic predisposition that you think best applies to this scenario (you must choose one)? Explain.
• What is one argument for environmental factors that you think best applies to this scenario (you must choose one)? Explain.