Addiction is not an inevitable outcome for young people with genetic and environmental risk factors. Studies show that there are a number of buffers that can protect teens.
Most people who have a diagnosable substance use disorder in their lifetime do so in their adolescent years.
Even young people at heightened risk for substance-related problems can prevail and never develop addiction.
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