Risk factors of addiction
Risk factors of addiction – ETHOS HEALTH CARE.
A risk factor is something which increases the likelihood of developing a condition or disease. Although anybody, regardless of age, sex or social status can potentially become addicted to some substances, there are certain factors that can affect the likelihood of your developing an addiction:
- Family history of addiction
- Having another psychological problem such as depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder
- Anxiety and depression
- Poor social and coping skills
- Being alone and feeling lonely can lead to the consumption of substances
- The earlier a person begins to use drugs the more likely they are to progress to more serious abuse.
- Early childhood abuse, neglect and other forms of trauma
- A lack of attachment with your parents
- If a person’s stress levels are high there is a greater chance of addiction
- Association with peers who use alcohol or other drugs or other drugs or who engage in risk taking behaviours
- Unclear family rules, expectations and consequences
- Teenagers who struggle in school such as low motivation and poor bonding with classmates and teachers.
A risk factor is something which increases the likelihood of developing a condition or disease. Although anybody, regardless of age, sex or social status can potentially become addicted to some substances, there are certain factors that can affect the likelihood of your developing an addiction:
