Class 12th Biology 2017 Set1 Outside Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 15

Why is there fear amongst the guardians that their adolescents wards may get trapped in drug or alcohol abuse.

Answer

Adolescence is a time state between the childhood and adulthood. During this period a person go through from several biological and behavioural changes. So it is very vulnerable phase of mental and psychological development of an individual. Of late, stress from pressure to excel in academics or examination, has played a signigicant role in persuading the youngsters to try alcohol and drugs.

Other reasons for drug abuse are:

Curiosity

Adventure

Excitement

Experimentation

 

Effects of drug/alcohol abuse:

Reckless behaviour

Malicious mischief

Violence

Drop in academic performance

Depression, isolation, aggressiveness, etc.