Thom has a family history of alcoholism and has struggled with addiction himself. He believes that, in his case, his use of drugs relates to his desire for excitement and sensation-seeking. When he notices that his five-year-old daughter is quite a daredevil, he becomes concerned and wonders whether she might also be at risk of substance use disorders. Thom is most accurately described as worrying about a possible

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Thom is concerned about a diathesis, which refers to a predisposition or vulnerability to developing a disorder, often due to genetic or hereditary factors.

Thom Has a Family History of Alcoholism and Has Struggled