Risk Factors

Question 1

genetic vulnerability as a risk factor

Answer 1

there may be genes that alter bodily functions making more ppl less/more prone to an addiction

Question 2

how genetic vulnerability affect addition

Answer 2

genes affect brain functions eg dopamine receptors: low D2 dopamine receptor links w addictive behaviour even if it diesnt influence dopamine directly

Question 3

how our body process can link to addiction

Answer 3

the way we process drugs can make us more/less likely to process drug
50% of asian ppl feel unwell when drinking alcohol so less likely to get an addiction from it

Question 4

how stress can affect addiction

Answer 4

drugs can help improve mood so ppl w stress can look to drugs for temporary relief and the increased exposure can lead to likelihood of addiction

Question 5

how early life stress can affect addcition

Answer 5

eg abuse can influence brain development producing a diathesis making it more likely for them to be addicted as a way to cope with later life challenges