A relationship has been established between genetics and the tendency to develop an addictive personality, according to research. Those who were born to parents who were addicted to drugs or had a behavioral addiction are more likely to develop addictive tendencies themselves. Individuals born to parents with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or bipolar disorder are also more likely to develop an addictive personality Although genetics is not the only indicator of addictive personalities, they can have a significant impact on a person's personality features.