How Gene Recovery works, what information it presents, and how privacy is handled.
What is Gene Recovery?
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Gene Recovery presents published genetic research in plain language for people exploring recovery. The material is educational and does not replace peer support, community, or advice from a qualified professional.
Is addiction genetic?
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Research suggests that both inherited and environmental factors may be associated with substance-use patterns. Genetics does not determine an individual's experience or outcome.
What information does Gene Recovery provide?
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Three buckets: (1) pharmacogenomics - how you metabolise common addiction-medicine treatments such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, and methadone; (2) variants linked to substance-specific risk patterns (alcohol, opioids, stimulants, nicotine); (3) modifiable factors - sleep, stress response, nutrition, and clinician-actionable items.
Will my employer or insurer see this?
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Gene Recovery limits account access and protects stored information according to its privacy policy. Review that policy for details about sharing, export, and deletion.
Can I share Gene Recovery information with a professional I trust?
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Yes. You decide what to share and with whom. The material is educational and should be considered alongside personal history and other relevant information.
Does Gene Recovery assess or determine addiction?
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No. Gene Recovery provides educational context from published research. It does not determine someone's condition or tell them what care to pursue.
How should I interpret the genetic information?
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Evidence varies across studies and topics. Gene Recovery presents research with uncertainty and limitations, without recommending what someone should take or do.
Do I need to be in a formal recovery program to use Gene Recovery?
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You do not need to be in a formal program to read Gene Recovery's educational material. Independent support options are listed separately.
