The following document talks about the role of genetic testing in assessing the risk of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). It covers the nature of SUDs, and the potential of genetic testing to identify the risk for these disorders. The document further expands on why readers should take precaution when using genetic testing, as its potentials do not replace comprehensive data-based conclusions given by its integration. This document is of interest to stakeholders interested in the role of genetic testing and how to integrate this into their work. It also provides a basic breakdown of genetic tesing in identifying the risk of SUDs.