“Dad’s alcoholism just took him away.” 💬 In the first of his video series for our BREAK THE CHAIN campaign, Jordan reflects on the early stages of his addiction and how it began to affect his life. His story is a powerful reminder that addiction doesn’t just impact one person — it affects families and future generations too. The BREAK THE CHAIN campaign shares real stories of recovery to show that, while addiction can run in families, it doesn’t have to define the future. Watch all episodes of

🧬 Is addiction hereditary? Does it run in families? Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Victoria Chamorro explores the science behind addiction – from genetics and environment to trauma and family life – and explains why risk does not equal destiny. In the full video: 🔗 The genetic link to addiction – and why there’s no single “addiction gene” 🏠 How environment, trauma and family life influence addictive behaviours 💔 Why addiction is often called a “family illness” 💬 Practical advice for talking to