Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
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Prem Kumar Shanmugam

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  The Influence of Psychological Factors during Early Years of Life in the Development of Addiction: A Mini Review
  Author(s): Prem Kumar Shanmugam Prem Kumar Shanmugam
  
  Addiction is a multifaceted condition with various entry and exit points throughout its course in an individual's life. In some adolescents, early onset can be followed by limited adolescent use or abuse and is more related to social risk factors especially in socialized adolescents. On the other hand, if the early onset use leads to addiction beyond adolescence, the chances are high there are interpersonal contributing factors and possibly a difficult or problematic adolescent stage. This paper discusses the various psychological factors influencing addictions during early years of life. The study is a mini review of past publications. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6488.1000274

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