Every individual's reaction to drugs and alcohol is different. Each person has a different genetic makeup and has had unique social experiences that influence the development of substance abuse and addiction. Due to varying factors, not every individual who uses drugs and alcohol becomes addicted. read more
Drug use becomes drug abuse at the point when the consequences surpass the benefits of use. This is the tricky part about drug abuse. It seems almost impossible for an abuser to recognize when their own, personal use becomes actual abuse. read more
Factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, early exposure to drugs, stress, and parental guidance can greatly affect a person’s likelihood of drug use and addiction. Development. Genetic and environmental factors interact with critical developmental stages in a person’s life to affect addiction risk. read more
Some youth do not know how to become the best, so they choose to become the worst in hopes of getting their parents’ and teachers’ undivided attention. Lack of education: Some adolescents and young adults grow up thinking drug and alcohol use is normal. read more