This study examines whether a parental history of addiction is associated with delay discounting among people in recovery. Delay discounting reflects the tendency to favor smaller immediate rewards over larger delayed rewards, a decision-making pattern often linked with substance use risk. The article suggests that family history may be an important background factor when understanding individual differences in impulsive choice and recovery vulnerability. For recovery support, these findings point to the value of considering family history alongside behavioral measures when identifying people who may benefit from additional or more targeted support.