Under the influence of alcohol and drugs, young adults are more likely to engage in unsafe sexual practices, and parents are more likely to abuse their children.
             Certain factors place some individuals at greater risk than others for the development of abuse and dependence. Biological, psychological, or environmental conditions may predispose a person to the development of a drug or alcohol problem. Risk factors may include some of the following. Heavy use of alcohol and other drugs or the presence of abuse or dependency by family members Presence of psychological conflicts, which a person may attempt to resolve through drug use Genetic predisposition, which is derived from biological factors Inborn tolerance, which may result in excessive alcohol or other drug intake Other factors that predict that there may be a risk for alcohol and drug abuse include some of the following. Failure in school Rebelliousness and alienation Early antisocial behavior Need for immediate gratification Lack of empathy Frequent lying Insensitivity to punishment Peer pressure and choice of peers who use drugs Siblings who use drugs Inadequate parental direction and discipline Community an
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