Risk Factors of Drug Addiction WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Risk Factors of Drug Addiction
Genetics, personality type, and environmental factors are all risk factors for drug addiction.1 Mood or personality disorders, as well as the type of drug involved also help determine an individual's risk factor for becoming addicted.1 Drug addiction is more common in some families and social environments than others.1
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- The earlier a person begins using drugs, the higher the risk of addiction.2
- Peer pressure, physical or sexual abuse, stress, and parental involvement can also influence the drug use and abuse of others.2
- Individuals who suffer from addictive personality disorder are at a high risk of developing a drug addiction.3
- Drug abuse can often be what drives people with bipolar disorder to get help for their condition, according to psychiatrists.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mayo Clinic: Drug Addiction: Risk Factors
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The National Institute on Drug Abuse: Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction: Why Do Some People Become Addicted, While Others Do Not
- ↑ National Center for Health and Wellness Co: Am I at Risk for Addiction?
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