Role of Relational and Psycho-behavioral Risk Factors in Substance Abuse among Adolescents

Abstract

Adolescence is a key time of change, with significant biological, psychological, and social developments. This period makes young people more likely to start using substances or increase their usage. Both genetic factors and personal traits impact this risk, but the surrounding social environment and new behaviors are often strong influences on substance abuse. It is important to understand how relational factors, such as relationships with family, friends, and community, interact with psychobehavioral factors, which include internal feelings and visible actions. This understanding is essential for creating effective prevention and intervention methods to combat substance abuse during adolescence.  the need to focus on the connections between interpersonal relationships and psychological behaviors to address the risks associated with substance use in young people.