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Risk Factors

Anyone can misuse alcohol. The following factors put you at increased risk of developing alcoholism:

  • A family member who suffers from alcoholism
  • A history of substance abuse
  • A history of depression
  • Having a post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Peer pressure
  • Being under stress
  • Easy availability of alcohol
  • You started drinking in your early teens

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This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.


 
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