A. Why is there a fear amongst the guardians that their adolescent wards may get trapped in drug/alcohol abuse?

B. Explain ‘addiction’ and ‘dependence’ in respect of drug/alcohol abuse in youth.

A. Reasons for fear amongst the guardians of their adolescents for trapping habits of alcohol or drug abuse:

i. Influence of Peer pressure.

ii. Out of curiosity, excitement and experiment.

iii. To escape from stress, frustration and depression.

iv. To overcome hardships of life.

v. No supportive family members.

B. Addiction: The psychological attachment to some effects such as euphoria and a feeling of temporary well-being associated with drugs and alcohol.

Dependence: The tendency of the body that shows withdrawal symptoms when doses of drug or alcohol is suddenly discontinued.