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(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. 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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(a) Adolescents are easily affected by peer pressure, adventure, curiosity, excitement, etc.

(b) Addiction - Psychological attachment to certain effects such as Euphoria, temporary feeling of well - being.

Dependence - Tendency of the body to show withdrawal Syndrome, symptoms if regular does of drug, alcohol is abruptly discontinued.

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