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Adolescent Girls’ Unique Vulnerabilities for Drug Use

by admin on July 13, 2009

Teenage girls are vulnerable to a number of unique physical, psychological and social risk factors for drug and alcohol abuse, according to recent studies.

Here are some alcohol abuse and drug addiction risk factors that can increaes the chances of substance abuse problems.

· Depression,

· Anxiety,

· Excessive concerns about weight and appearance,

· Risky sexual behavior,

· Early puberty,

· Psychiatric or conduct disorders, and

· Physical or sexual abuse.

These are all key risk factors for substance abuse that girls and young women are affected by.

Stress has been identified as a leading reason for drinking, smoking, and using drugs among  adolescent girls.

Friends have a substantial influence on teens overall, but girls are especially susceptible to peer pressure when it comes to drinking. Adolescent girls are more likely than boys to drink to fit in with their friends, while boys drink largely for other reasons and then join a group that also drinks.

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