what are some risk factors for drug use?
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['Academic failure or lack of academic motivation.', 'Alienation from peers or family.', 'Anti-social behavior, including early aggressive behavior.', 'Early first use of drugs.', 'Drug availability in the community.']
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Modifiable risk factors include: smoking high blood pressure diabetes physical inactivity being overweight high blood cholesterol.
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['Physical Activity and Nutrition. ... ', 'Overweight and Obesity. ... ', 'Tobacco. ... ', 'Substance Abuse. ... ', 'HIV/AIDS. ... ', 'Mental Health. ... ', 'Injury and Violence. ... ', 'Environmental Quality.']
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The most obvious effects of drug abuse--which are manifested in the individuals who abuse drugs--include ill health, sickness and, ultimately, death. Particularly devastating to an abuser's health is the contraction of needle borne illnesses including hepatitis and HIV/AIDS through injection drug use.
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['Race. ... ', 'Age 50–64. ... ', 'Extremely low income (current and lifetime). ... ', 'Disruptive events in youth. ... ', 'Prior imprisonment. ... ', 'Chemical abuse. ... ', 'Psychiatric disorders. ... ', 'Physical health.']
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['The individual cannot stop taking the substance. ... ', 'Health problems do not stop their addiction. ... ', 'Giving up recreational and/or social activities. ... ', 'Keeping a steady supply. ... ', 'Saving stashes. ... ', 'Risky behaviour. ... ', 'Excessive consumption. ... ', 'Dealing with issues.']
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['Caffeine.', 'Alcohol.', 'Nicotine.', 'Illegal drugs such as cocaine.', 'Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)', 'Fever.', 'Anxiety.', 'Anemia.']
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['biological or internal factors, such as age, gender, inherited genetic defects and skin type.', 'environmental exposure, for instance to radon and UV radiation, and fine particulate matter.', 'occupational risk factors, including carcinogens such as many chemicals, radioactive materials and asbestos.', 'lifestyle-related factors.']
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['create anxiety, stress, loneliness, and increased likelihood of depression.', 'cause problems with friendships and romantic relationships.', 'seriously impair academic and job performance.', 'lead to increased vulnerability to drug and alcohol abuse.']
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['Addictions.', 'Anxiety.', 'Stress.', 'Fears.', 'Phobias.', 'Panic Attacks.', 'Guilt.', 'Relaxation.']
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Chronic use of some drugs can lead to both short- and long-term changes in the brain, which can lead to mental health issues including paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations, and other problems. Many people who are addicted to drugs are also diagnosed with other mental disorders and vice versa.
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Risk factors include age, bed rest, congestive heart failure, estrogen, family history, hematologic cancers, immobility, indwelling catheters, long-distance travel, major trauma, noninfectious inflammatory conditions, obesity, pregnancy (and postpartum status), prior venous thromboembolism (VTE), recent surgery, ...
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Something that increases the chance of developing a disease. Some examples of risk factors for cancer are age, a family history of certain cancers, use of tobacco products, being exposed to radiation or certain chemicals, infection with certain viruses or bacteria, and certain genetic changes.
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['Marijuana.', 'Cocaine, Cocaine Base (Crack)', 'Heroin.', 'Methamphetamine.', 'Ecstasy.', 'LSD.', 'Ephedrine.', 'Schedule I-V Narcotic & Non-narcotic Drugs.']
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Metabolic and behavioral risk factors are the most common causes of noncommunicable diseases. The most important risk factors include smoking, blood pressure, unhealthy food diet, inactivity, overweight and obesity, hypercholestrolemia, diabetes and blood sugar and alcohol (1).
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Cancer risk factors include exposure to chemicals or other substances, as well as certain behaviors. They also include things people cannot control, like age and family history. A family history of certain cancers can be a sign of a possible inherited cancer syndrome.
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['Risk factors and disease burden.', 'Tobacco smoking.', 'Excessive alcohol consumption.', 'Abnormal blood lipids (dyslipidaemia)', 'Nutrition.', 'Insufficient physical activity.', 'Overweight and obesity Overweight and obesity - expand Overweight and obesity - collapse. Causes of overweight and obesity. Who is overweight?', 'High blood pressure.']