Behavioral/psychological factors may be influential in the initiation and continued use of drugs. many theorists propose that

Due to the effects of drugs causing behavioural abnormalities, many scientists suggest a theory that "substance may due to operant conditioning." Substance abuse has been one of the hot topics in our society nowadays. For example is the use of cannabis, which is known to be an effective treatment for several ailments, are abused by other people which could mentally impair them.