Predisposition Substance Use

Studies confirm that people are genetically predisposed to substance use. After observing twins, researchers noticed, that their tendencies to acquire certain type of behavior, such as alcohol dependence and marijuana smoking, are similar. Some personal factors, which can be recognized in early childhood, such as impulsivity and instability attributes to a decision of substance use in adolescence. Gene’s studies of humans and animals also reveal tendency to alcohol abuse (Myers, 388). Even though genetic causes cannot be changed, they can help preventions’ specialists to detect the behavior and identify possible predisposition to drug consumption. Researchers also realize that biological factors cannot affect the process of decision-making on its own. Other factors that contribute to a specific behavior have to be recognized (Szalay, 283). Psychological factors, such as mental disorders, stress, abuse, change of routine, and …show more content…
These factors are based on cultural and ethnic models, social network, media exposure and traditions. Watching movies, which includes scenes of drinking and smoking cause interest of the young viewers. These actions could be recognized as acceptable or maybe even attractive behaviors and invite young people to imitate. Friends are matter. Teenagers are most likely to get involved in drug-use under peer influence (Myers, 389). Locations also have impact on opportunities, since drugs can be easily obtained in big cities, but not in small towns (Myers, 389). People who do not belong to any church are at a greater risk for a drug abuse (Szalay, 283). According to the National survey, those who have religious beliefs were less likely to use illicit drugs than those who do not (Substance abuse, 78). In addition to these factors, most researchers consider different theories that explain people’s