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Other factors that affect drug use are personality and the type of drug. Personality and mood have an effect on drug use as people with a lack of hope, direction, or self-esteem are more likely to abuse drugs in the future. Individuals with a lack of hope for the future have a higher chance of taking drugs because they feel their life is at a standstill. For example, many people in prison or veterans have a lack of hope for the future which can cause a deep depression. These qualities make individuals turn to drugs to help them feel better. Additionally, young kids with a lack of direction or aspirations for what they want to do in life may be more likely to use drugs because it can make them feel better temporarily. This is similar for individuals with low self-esteem; these individuals believe that the drug makes them more outgoing and talkative rather than being an introvert. The type of drug has a huge effect on drug use as some drugs are more addictive than others. Addictiveness is correlated to the type of drug because the highs felt on each drug can be varying in intensity and duration. Research has indicated that drugs with an extremely intense high are more addictive. Research also shows that drugs that induce a shorter duration of the high are highly addictive compared to drugs that induce a long high. This is because it is more likely for a human to become addicted to “chasing a high” that comes in short, intense bursts.