Addiction Genetics, GARS, RDS, and Recovery Science

Insights and Research

Long-form consumer education on addiction genetics, the former GARS test, Reward Deficiency Syndrome, dopamine biology, and the people helping shape AddictionDNA.

The GARS Test: What It Was, What Replaced It, and What You Should Know

A consumer guide to the former Genetic Addiction Risk Severity test, why people still search for it, and how modern addiction-genetics interpretation is evolving.

Is Addiction Genetic? What the Science Actually Says

Genetics can influence addiction risk, but genes are not destiny. Learn how inherited vulnerability, environment, trauma, and behavior interact.

What Is Reward Deficiency Syndrome?

Reward Deficiency Syndrome is one framework for understanding low reward sensitivity, dopamine biology, and why some people struggle more with compulsive behaviors.

The DRD2 Gene and Addiction: What You Need to Know

DRD2 is one of the most discussed dopamine-receptor genes in addiction science. Here is what it can and cannot tell you about risk.

How Your DRD2 Gene Affects Your Risk for Addiction

A deeper look at dopamine D2 receptor variation, reward sensitivity, and why genetic results should be interpreted in context.

Am I Genetically Predisposed to Addiction? Here Is How to Find Out

A plain-English guide to genetic predisposition, family history, risk interpretation, and what to do with addiction-DNA insights.

Why Addiction Runs in Families: The Genetic Truth

Family patterns in addiction are shaped by both genes and environment. This article explains what genetic risk means without turning it into fate.

Pro-Dopamine Therapy: The Science Behind DNA-Matched Supplements

A careful overview of dopamine-supportive nutrition concepts, why personalization matters, and why supplement decisions should be clinically guided.

Verified people behind the work

A short list of public sources worth sending readers to when they want to verify Val Prisecaru and Lyle Fried directly.

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Genetic Wellbeing: Val Prisecaru, MS, CN, LDN

Genetic Wellbeing

The strongest public profile for Val's role in Genetic Wellbeing, nutrigenomics, clinical nutrition, and personalized genetic interpretation.

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World of Genetics, Nutrigenomics, and Epigenetics with Val Prisecaru

Power Up Recovery with Nutrition

A recovery-focused conversation on genetics, nutrigenomics, epigenetics, mental health, addiction disorders, and targeted nutrition strategies.

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An Interview with Lyle Fried

Addiction Hope

A consumer-friendly interview on Lyle's recovery background, addiction-treatment experience, and why he entered the field.

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The Science of Addiction and the Path to Healing

YouTube interview with Lyle Fried

A practical discussion of addiction, trauma, dopamine, habit loops, and recovery education for consumers and families.

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