who is most at risk for substance abuse?
440702
['Being a man. ... ', 'Family history. ... ', 'Mental disorders. ... ', 'Lack of family involvement. ... ', 'Taking a highly addictive drug.']
485125
['Race. ... ', 'Age 50–64. ... ', 'Extremely low income (current and lifetime). ... ', 'Disruptive events in youth. ... ', 'Prior imprisonment. ... ', 'Chemical abuse. ... ', 'Psychiatric disorders. ... ', 'Physical health.']
784865
['Blood relatives, such as a parent or sibling, with ADHD or another mental health disorder.', 'Exposure to environmental toxins — such as lead, found mainly in paint and pipes in older buildings.', 'Maternal drug use, alcohol use or smoking during pregnancy.', 'Premature birth.']
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Environmental influences (e.g., exposure to physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or trauma, substance use or addiction in the family or among peers, access to an addictive substance; exposure to popular culture references that encourage substance use) Starting alcohol, nicotine or other drug use at an early age.
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['Underage Drinking. According to SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), about 26% of the under-21 crowd uses alcohol at least once a month. ... ', 'Littering. ... ', 'Smoking Marijuana. ... ', 'Jaywalking. ... ', 'Pirating music.']
1424116
['Career Guidance.', 'Child Abuse.', 'Age-Related Issues.', 'Mental-Health and PTSD.', 'Marital Problems.', 'Suicide Intervention.', 'Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation.', 'Domestic Violence.']
1457808
Perpetrator factors that increased the risk of violence were gender, age, the possession of weapons, mental disorders (including dementia), and the influence of drugs or alcohol. Worker factors that were associated with a decreased risk of violence were age, years of experience, hours worked, and marital status.
1150210
['mental health issues such as increased risk of suicide.', 'substance abuse — you may become dependent or addicted to alcohol, especially if you have depression or anxiety.', 'increased risk of diabetes and weight gain.', 'impotence and other problems with sexual performance.']
425845
Drug abuse and addiction have been inextricably linked with HIV/AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic. While intravenous drug use is well known in this regard, less recognized is the role that drug abuse plays more generally in the spread of HIV by increasing the likelihood of high-risk sex with infected partners.
818778
['Alcohol-related harms.', 'Food safety.', 'Healthcare-associated infections.', 'Heart disease and stroke.', 'HIV.', 'Motor vehicle injury.', 'Nutrition, physical activity and obesity.', 'Prescription drug overdose.']
1182353
['the elderly - particularly those who are in hospital, or institutionalised,', 'people with low incomes, or those who are socially isolated,', 'people with chronic (long-term) disorders - for example, eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and.']
187141
Common risky behaviour unprotected sexual activity. sexting and other risky uses of social media. tobacco smoking, alcohol use and binge-drinking. illegal substance use.
1016852
['Elton John. The Rocketman himself struggled with alcohol and cocaine addiction throughout his early career. ... ', 'Eminem. ... ', 'Demi Lovato. ... ', 'Steven Tyler. ... ', 'Charlie Sheen. ... ', 'Kat Von D. ... ', 'Boy George. ... ', 'Tim McGraw.']
855515
['be getting older.', 'have a physical or learning disability, or have trouble seeing or hearing.', 'not have enough support.', 'have mental health problems.', 'be socially isolated.', 'live in inappropriate accommodation.', 'misuse alcohol or drugs.', 'have financial circumstances which make them higher risk.']
1445691
['Intravenous Drug Administration Can Lead To Serious Health Problems. Most drug addictions begin through less direct methods of administration like smoking or ingesting the substance. ... ', 'Abscesses And Cutaneous Infections. ... ', 'Scarring And Needle Tracks. ... ', 'Endocarditis. ... ', 'HIV/AIDS. ... ', 'Overdose Risk.']
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For example, abuse or neglect may stunt physical development of the child's brain and lead to psychological problems, such as low self- esteem, which could later lead to high-risk behaviors, such as substance use.
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Substance abuse affects and costs the individual, the family, and the community in significant, measurable ways including loss of productivity and unemployability; impairment in physical and mental health; reduced quality of life; increased crime; increased violence; abuse and neglect of children; dependence on non- ...