It is rare to see people use illicit substances for ‘no particular reason;’ oftentimes the user is looking for a reward or a benefit. Those same motivators that lead to the initial use may cause that person to use again; this behavior may eventually lead to drug addiction.

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Social Causes of Drug Addiction
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It is rare to see people use illicit substances for ‘no
particular reason;’ oftentimes the user is looking for a
reward or a benefit. Those same motivators that lead to the
initial use may cause that person to use again; this
behavior may eventually lead to drug addiction. There are
a number of different social factors that may well increase
the chance of someone having issues with drug
dependency.
Peer Pressure / Social Pressure
Humans are wired to have social relationships, to crave acceptance from others. Sometimes
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those personal relationships make us do something in order to seek out social acceptance,
something that we would not otherwise do. Peer pressure is a genuine concern for young
adults who want to ‘fit in’. For many people, they start using because they want to be
accepted, to be a part of the group. If someone begins to use repeatedly, the brain may even
begin to associate certain places or faces with drug use, leading to a vicious cycle.
This is not a problem limited to teenagers either. Social etiquette also dictates adult behavior.
Some people may drink at parties because they would otherwise feel ‘left out’. Studies have
shown that the only way to counteract those feelings of peer pressure is by having adults
disapprove of drug or alcohol abuse at a very young age.
Easy Access
Having easy access to drugs does not necessarily mean that someone is going to start using,
but it certainly makes it easier for them to start. Despite the fact that illicit substances are
available almost everywhere in the world, availability and easy access are two different
matters. If someone close to that person uses illicit substances, it makes it far easier for that
person to start using.
Poor Self-Esteem
People who lack a healthy sense of self-worth may develop issues with dependence much
faster than those who do not. The reasoning behind this is straight-forward. The use of illicit
substances provides a temporary way of feeling better, thus helping them avoid the
discomfort and mental anguish that these people feel, at least temporarily. Those who deal
with anxiety may also attempt to self-medicate in order to stop those feelings.
Risks Can Influence People in a Variety of Ways
While none of these social causes guarantee drug addiction, the more of these risk factors
that are available in someone’s life, the greater the chance is that he or she may develop
problems with dependence later on. These different factors may influence someone
differently depending on their own unique experiences or what particular stage of their life
they are in at that moment. For most people, the key to avoiding these social causes is to
strike a healthy balance between these causes and protective factors. Protective factors may
include a strong sense of self-worth, self-control, academic competence and strong parental
supervision.
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1. Sober4Good Says:
May 25th, 2014 at 10:57 am
Just wanna share…I’ve been sober for over a year now… I’ve had some two years of
“experimenting” with pot which quickly came to meths… Lost my loved ones due to my
lifestyle, lost my regular job & for a while, I didn’t feel like exploring my craft as a musician,
too… If I didn’t OD on heroin the first time I tried it, god knows I’d be out there still doing drugs
& wasting my precious life After the OD episode, I knew I needed help… Good thing my
parents never gave up on me, sent me to rehab, took me in as I was starting life afresh, even
at the age of 28… Lived with my folks for a few months before I found a good job… still doing
weekly therapies, though… But I’m thankful for this second shot at life… What was it that
pushed me to do drugs? Well, I haven’t tried it in my teens or even further… But I got
introduced as I was trying to make it to the music industry… Not saying everyone’s doing it…
The pressure just got to me, and at that time, a lot of people were doing it, esp the band I
started to hang out with… Social causes, so they say… Better be careful, be strong,
everyone! Drug abuse don’t just happen, it is a choice! Be careful who you hang out with,
keep yourself strong and just say NO!
When it comes to the development of drug addiction, there are no set patterns or rules that
people follow. Every person has their own experience and their own unique genetic make-up
that will determine their development. However, by understanding these factors and learning
how to influence them, it may be possible to help those people struggling with dependence.
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