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29 November 2024

4391 GB adults surveyed

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When it comes to addiction, do you believe the reasons why people find themselves in these situations tends to be down to personal choice (e.g. the behaviour could be different if the person was willing to change) or due to factors beyond an individual's control (e.g. the behaviour is dictated more by genetics, upbringing etc)?

Conducted 29 November 2024

YouGov surveyed 4391 GB adults

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25%
37%
13%
1%
10%
When it comes to addiction, do you believe the reasons why people find themselves in these situations tends to be down to personal choice (e.g. the behaviour could be different if the person was willing to change) or due to factors beyond an individual's control (e.g. the behaviour is dictated more by genetics, upbringing etc)?

Conducted 29 November 2024

YouGov surveyed 4391 GB adults

By:
14%
25%
37%
13%
1%
10%

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