Why do people use drugs recreationally?
I. Characteristics of the person
1. genetics
2. environmental events
A. e.g., from parents & peers
II. Characteristics of the immediate environment
1. the matching law
2. self-medication
III. Characteristics of the drug
1. physical dependence
2. psychological dependence
3. reinforcing properties
A. certain stimulants are most rewarding
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