Q. Reasons for alcohol abuse in adolescents are I. social pressure II. curiosity and need for adventure, excitement and experiment III. to escape from stress, depression and frustration IV. to overcome hardships of daily life Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) I, II and III
B) I, III and IV
C) II, III and IV
D) I, II, III and IV
Explanation
Curiosity, need for adventure and excitement, and experimentation, social pressure, constitute common causes, which motivate youngsters towards drug and alcohol 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, strees, from pressures to excel in academics or examinations, has played a significant role in persuading the youngsters to try alcohol and drugs
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.