predisposition

Dr Raffan explained: "It alters the predisposition to weight gain because it's tweaking a system that is involved in regulating how hungry we feel and how much energy we burn off."

There is an ongoing study of genetic predisposition to depression and addiction.

This sensitivity is in part due to a genetic predisposition estimated to exist in up to 50% of the population that determines whether people metabolize caffeine faster or slower.

It may be that some other factor is influencing the anatomical differences and drug use, like a predisposition to risky behaviors or teens’ perception of how harmful substance use is, Madras.

This predisposition is also reflected in research that shows people with substance use disorder are more likely to consume more sugary foods in their diet.