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Abstract
Although the misuse of alcohol and drugs wax and wane in popularity over the years, broader population trends demonstrate that at least some level of involvement with alcohol or drugs is widespread in all societies around the globe. Altering the state of consciousness, through the abuse of drugs and alcohol, could be fundamental to human nature. It would be more helpful if substance abuse research focused on increasing our understanding of the characteristics or personality traits associated with this need to seek this kind of arousal or mind-altering state. With increased knowledge of the personality characteristics of substance abusers, perhaps more effective treatment methods can be developed to fit the lifestyle patterns of these individuals. The