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The risk factors: genetic or biological
-studies have shown that
children of alcoholic parents
have a higher incidence of
drinking in their teen years.
-studies of adopted children
of biological alcoholic parents
show higher incidence of
alcoholism despite a different
environment.
Sociocultural- adolescents are
affected by the glamorization
of drinking by the media.
-children are affected by
their parents drinking and
acceptable norms within families
for excessive drinking.
Psychosocial- depression and anxiety
contribute to alcohol
use and abuse.
Sexual abuse is a risk factor.

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