Research has indicated that men and women who have developed substance use disorders may be distinguished from people who did not on the basis of personality characteristics predating the substance abuse.

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Research has shown that individuals with substance use disorders tend to have certain personality traits, such as impulsivity, sensation-seeking, and neuroticism, prior to the onset of substance abuse. These traits may increase the risk of developing a substance use disorder.

Research Has Indicated That Men and Women Who Have Developed