Causes of Drug and Alcohol Abuse — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptCuriosity, need for adventure and excitement, and experimentation, constitute common causes, which motivate youngsters towards drug and alcohol use. A child's natural curiosity motivates him/her to experiment. This is complicated further by effects that might be perceived as benefits, of alcohol or drug use. Thus, the first use of drugs or alcohol may be out of curiosity or experimentation, but later the child starts using these to escape facing problems. Of late, stress, from pressures to excel in academics or examinations, has played a significant role in persuading the youngsters to try alcohol and drugs. The perception among youth that it is 'cool' or progressive to smoke, use drugs or alcohol, is also in a way a major cause for youth to start these habits. Television, movies, newspapers, internet also help to promote this perception. Other factors that have been seen to be associated with drug and alcohol abuse among adolescents are unstable or unsupportive family structures and peer pressure.
Which of the following statements are NOT correct regarding addiction, dependence, and adolescence vulnerability to drug abuse? S1: Adolescence is a highly vulnerable phase for drug abuse due to curiosity and the perceived 'coolness' of substance use. S2: With repeated use of drugs, the body's tolerance level of receptors decreases, requiring smaller doses for the same effect. S3: Addiction refers to a physical withdrawal syndrome, whereas dependence is a psychological attachment to the drug's effects. S4: Drug dependence can be severe, potentially life-threatening, and often requires medical supervision during withdrawal. S5: Even a single instance of drug use can initiate the path to addiction due to the inherent addictive potential of these substances. S6: Unstable family structures and academic pressures are contributing factors to drug and alcohol abuse among adolescents.
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