2. A. Genetic Risk Factors
1. Biological inheritance
2. Differences in genetic makeup
B. Environmental Risk Factors
1. Availability of drugs 5. Employment status
2. Poverty 6. Type of occupation
3. Social changes 7. Cultural attitudes
4. Peer influences
C. Individual Risk Factors
1. Genetic disposition 7. Social deprivation
2. Being a victim of child 8. Depression
3. Personality disorders 9.Suicidal behavior
4. Extreme changes in family 10. Separation from family/friends
5. Inter-family dependence problems
6. Academic stress/poor academic performance