Wednesday, July 1, 2009

10) Why do people abuse drugs?

-To avoid feeling bored
- some may think that drug taking is daring and exciting.
-Peer pressure, to join in with others and belong to a ‘special’ group.
-To feel more self confident.
-As an escape from problems at home and school, or as an escape from outside pressures.
-To relax and ‘feel good’.
-Ease of access to drugs.
-Some medications, such as sleeping pills and painkillers, are physically addictive.

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