Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse — NEET Biology

Correct answer: A — D → B → E → C → A → F

Based on the NCERT section on 'Prevention and Control' (7.5.4), the logical sequence of measures would be: (D) Avoid undue peer pressure - This is a fundamental step in prevention, by promoting individual choices and nurturing personality from a young age (page 146). (B) Education and counselling - This follows as a proactive measure to equip individuals with coping skills and channelize energy into healthy activities (page 147). (E) Seeking help from parents and peers - This is the immediate step an adolescent should take when facing problems, to get appropriate advice and vent feelings (page 147). (C) Early identification of danger signs - This is done by alert parents and teachers when abuse might be starting, enabling timely remedial action (page 147). (A) Seeking professional and medical help - When an individual is caught in the quagmire of abuse, professional intervention from psychologists, psychiatrists is needed (page 147). (F) Supportive rehabilitation programs - These are part of professional help for long-term recovery for addicted individuals (page 147). Therefore, the correct sequence is D → B → E → C → A → F. The final answer is A.