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Healthy Tips to Help Ward Off Addictive Behaviors Guest Post by Tim Stoddart In a world where overdose is the leading cause of death of people under 50 , we all need to be cautious. The truth is that some people are more susceptible to addiction than others. We need to see more research done on the topic, but we do know that there are genetic, demographic and socioeconomic factors at play. Here’s the thing: If you can take an objective look at your behavior, you probably know whether you’re prone to addiction or not. Do you tend to eat way too much of a good thing? Does someone have to pry you away from the slot machines when you're at a casino? Have you ever been a smoker? If you have recognized that you have trouble with willpower and self-control, it’s best to steer clear of addictive substances and behaviors.