How Gene Recovery works, what information it presents, and how privacy is handled.
¿Qué es Gene Recovery?
+
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.
¿La adicción es genética?
+
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?
+
Tres categorías: (1) farmacogenómica: cómo metabolizas los tratamientos comunes para la medicina de las adicciones, como la buprenorfina, la naltrexona y la metadona; (2) variantes relacionadas con patrones de riesgo específicos por sustancia (alcohol, opioides, estimulantes, nicotina); (3) factores modificables: sueño, respuesta al estrés, nutrición y aspectos sobre los que el médico puede actuar.
¿Mi empleador o aseguradora podrá ver esto?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
You do not need to be in a formal program to read Gene Recovery's educational material. Independent support options are listed separately.
