Causes of alcohol and other drug abuse and addiction problems
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The causes of alcohol and other drug abuse and addiction are complex, with heredity, environment and social factors all playing a part. However, some specific risk factors are
associated with substance abuse by youth. They include:
1. Chaotic home environment (children of alcohol and drug dependent parents are at higher risk for developing substance abuse, mental health and related ‘problems)
2. Ineffective parenting
3. Lack of rewarding and nurturing relationships
4. Poor social or coping skills
5. School failure
6. Inappropriately shy and/or aggressive behavior
7. The perception that parents, teachers and other key adults in the community approve of drug-abusing behavior
