Genetics. People with alcohol and drug abuse problems often have a family history of substance abuse. Studies indicate that when this genetic predisposition for abuse is combined with environmental factors, the person is more likely to develop a substance abuse problem.

Temperament and personality. Rebelliousness, resistance to authority, feelings of failure, and failure to form close relationships are factors that may lead a teen to seek the effects of alcohol or drugs.

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I've noticed that a lot of my relatives were alcoholics and drug abusers. Which is a factor in my drinking and pot intake.

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Wather you believe it's in your blood or not. Do you have anyone in your family that abused drugs and alcohol?
LazySmoking420 Reviewed by LazySmoking420 on . Does your Family have a history of Drug/Alcohol abuse? Genetics. People with alcohol and drug abuse problems often have a family history of substance abuse. Studies indicate that when this genetic predisposition for abuse is combined with environmental factors, the person is more likely to develop a substance abuse problem. Temperament and personality. Rebelliousness, resistance to authority, feelings of failure, and failure to form close relationships are factors that may lead a teen to seek the effects of alcohol or drugs. ~~~~ I've Rating: 5