Drug addiction does not respect any ethnic, geographic, or social boundaries, but there are certain groups more likely to be exposed to drug use.
sad-girl-sitting-in-chair-depressed-drug-abuse-policyFor the members of the military, the government focuses on the ways trauma and combat can affect drug use and abuse. Drug use for veterans is often caused by service-related experiences, so appropriate measures have to be taken to directly treat both psychological issues and physical addictions.
Women, children and families may be exposed to drugs for different reasons. Women may be prone to drug use due to:
Low self-esteem.
Peer pressure.
Depression.
Addiction may occur more quickly for these individuals. There are special drug abuse policies with programs in place for women suffering from drug abuse. These include programs focused on maternal health and health during pregnancy.
Drug abuse tends to occur frequently at colleges and universities. The ONDCP supports college and university drug prevention policies, interventions, and treatment and recovery plans that can deal with the effects of drugged driving, underage drinking and more.