You are likely to develop an addiction if a parent or family has struggled with alcoholism. The sooner you begin drinking, the more likely you are to develop an alcohol dependency, particularly if you are under the age of 15. When you begin drinking when you are young, you will become accustomed to it. People may become alcoholics as a result of stress at work or at home. People who work long hours and have a lot of responsibilities Kids in high school and college feel the need to be “cool,” accepted and like they’re in on the fun or they get peer pressured.