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Drug abuse is when someone uses a drug for pleasure or to get high. Drug addiction occurs when someone has become dependent on a drug and cannot control whether, how, when to use it, or how much. Whether a child tries a drug once or repeatedly, drugs have deadly consequences.Risk Factors for Drug UseDrug use develops over time. These are some general factors that may place a teen at risk: Too little parental supervision Lack of communication between parents and childrenParental alcohol or …