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Biology. A person's genetic makeup can affect half of their chances of becoming addicted. People's gender, race and presence of other mental issues can increase their chances of becoming addicted to drugs.
Development. A person's environment, genes and key developmental steps all contribute to the risk of developing addiction. Drug addiction can occur at any age. You are more likely to get addicted if you use drugs younger than you were when you first started. This presents teens with a whole new set of challenges. Teenagers have brains that are still developing which may make them more inclined to try dangerous drugs. These behaviours include bad judgment, making poor decisions and not being able control your emotions.