{"id":5644,"date":"2014-06-05T13:02:26","date_gmt":"2014-06-05T17:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/?p=5644"},"modified":"2014-06-05T13:02:26","modified_gmt":"2014-06-05T17:02:26","slug":"risk-factors-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/risk-factors-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Risk Factors for an Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Factors for an Addiction-Drug Addiction<\/a><\/h1>\n<figure style=\"width: 354px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" alt=\"Addiction\" src=\"http:\/\/www.casacolumbia.org\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-addiction-genetics-img.jpg\" width=\"354\" height=\"206\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The risk for drug addiction are many and known to many, precaution must be taken early<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We all live in an environment where nearly everything is addictive and knowing the root causes and the risk factors that can lead to drug addiction so that we can take early precaution. Nonetheless it is also important to clarify that a risk factor is just an indicator for an addiction and not an actual cause of addiction.<\/p>\n<p>Risk factors are contributors to the likelihood of someone developing an addiction. This doesn\u2019t mean that they will become an addict rather that they are susceptible to doing so. These are used by rehabilitation centers, clinics and online sources as a means of determining the causes of a person\u2019s addiction and planning their treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Risk factors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environment<\/li>\n<li>Genetics<\/li>\n<li>Personality<\/li>\n<li>Social isolation<\/li>\n<li>Injury, illness or disease<\/li>\n<li>Type of substance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Environment <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This includes family life, surroundings, friends, education and employment.<\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Factors for Addiction-Family life\/surroundings<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you come from a stable family background then there is probably less chance of you developing an addiction although drug addiction can affect any background.\u00a0However, if you live in a place where drug addiction is seen as acceptable or happens on a regular basis then this can be a risk factor. Being brought up in a house in which drug addiction is prevalent and seen as the norm may encourage you to think the same.<\/p>\n<h3><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Factors for Addiction-Friends<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Your friends often have a major influence over what you say and do and if they engage in drug taking then there is strong chance that you will do the same. Peer group pressure is difficult to resist and many people find themselves undertaking activities they may never have contemplated in order to be part of the group.<\/p>\n<p>Smoking, drinking or taking drugs are often seen as forms of rebellion, growing up or as means of \u2018proving\u2019\u00a0yourself. This may be more of an issue for young men who traditionally have consumed large amounts of alcohol as a statement of masculinity. In other words, you are more of a man if you can hold your drink.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2018binge drinking\u2019\u00a0has become more of a problem amongst young women with the rise of the \u2018ladette\u2019\u00a0and the resulting behavior that goes with this tag. Young women are consuming more alcohol than before which may be storing up problems in the future.<\/p>\n<h4><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Factors for Addiction-Education<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Young people like to experiment with drink, drugs or cigarettes but they may also feel compelled to do so especially if their group of friends already does so. Smoking behind the bike sheds was something that many people tried when they were at school but nowadays it is not uncommon for drugs or alcohol to be consumed on school premises. Many pupils will openly smoke on their way to and from school as well as during the day.<\/p>\n<h5><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Risk Factors for Addiction-Employment <\/b><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>If you are employed in a company where drug use is common amongst employees or the nature of the job results in people using drugs or alcohol as a means of coping then it can be hard to resist. People under extreme stress or who work in physically and emotionally challenging roles can turn to alcohol or drugs as a way of relieving their stress. Ironically, doctors have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Risk Factors for Addiction-Genetics <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It has been suggested that our genetics play in part in whether we will become addicts or not. Experts claim that some people inherit genes which increase their vulnerability to drug addiction or their brain chemistry functions in such a way that they are drawn towards certain substances.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Risk Factors for Addiction-Personality <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are people with a particular type of personality who are more susceptible to addiction than others. This includes people who have a nervous or anxious disposition, lack confidence or find it difficult to control their temper. If you have low self-esteem, find it difficult to make friends or say no then you may be at greater risk.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Social isolation <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An addiction such as alcohol or drugs can help someone who is lonely, feels isolated or who has withdrawn themselves from society. In this sense their addiction is seen as a \u2018comforter\u2019\u00a0or a \u2018coping mechanism\u2019\u00a0and in their own minds enables them to cope.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Injury, illness or disease <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An addiction can develop from legitimate substances such as prescription drugs. These are prescribed to treat an illness or injury but people can become dependent upon these. It is only when the drug is withdrawn or the dose reduced that a problem comes to light.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Risk Factors for Addiction-Type of substance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some drugs are more addictive than others. Drugs such as cocaine, heroin or nicotine can cause an addiction the first time they are used whereas others will lead to a dependency over a period of time, e.g. prescription drugs. Addiction is often the result of more than one factor. These risk factors plus a vulnerable personality can lead to an addiction. Having known these risk factors we as a society and as a nation extending to the world over must take appropriate measures to ensure that we stop this menace permanently. To effectively do this we need the professional opinion of expert. For instance doctor Dalal Akoury the chief executive and Founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center is one of the best practicing doctor globally that has offered addiction treatment naturally offering her exclusive NER Recovery Treatment to other physicians and health care professionals through training, clinical apprenticeships, webinars and seminars. Anyone suffering for from whatever kind of addiction at whatever stage will get real professional touch from the expert and within no time you will be back on track living your life to the fullest.<\/p>\n<h1><a title=\"Addiction Education\" href=\"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Factors for an Addiction-Drug Addiction<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" 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