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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 when to use it, or how much. Whether a child tries a drug once or repeatedly, drugs have deadly consequences. Spot drug use early by learning the key behavioral and physical warning signs to protect children effectively. Risk Factors for Drug Use Drug use develops over time. These are some general factors that may place a teen at risk: Too …