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Individuals with a family history of addiction have a higher genetic risk for developing addiction due to inheritable traits that predispose them to substance use disorders.

People with mental health issues may use substances as a form of self-medication, increasing the likelihood of addiction as they develop a dependency on the substance to relieve their symptoms.

Social influence, especially among adolescents, can lead to experimentation with substances and a greater chance of developing addictive behaviors.

High levels of stress can lead individuals to seek relief through addictive substances or behaviors, increasing their risk of developing an addiction.

Exposure to addictive substances or behaviors at a young age can lead to earlier onset and increased likelihood of addiction due to the impact on the developing brain.

Experiencing trauma, especially during critical development periods, can increase the risk of addiction as individuals may use substances to cope with the psychological pain.

A lack of supportive relationships and social networks can lead individuals towards addictive behaviors as a way to seek comfort or escape from social isolation.

Individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds may face more stressors and have less access to resources for coping, increasing the likelihood of turning to addictive substances or behaviors.

Certain personality traits such as impulsivity, sensation-seeking, and nonconformity are associated with a higher risk of addiction, as they may lead individuals to engage in riskier behaviors.