1. Main motivating factors which stimulate the youngsters to take to alcohol or drug are:
- Peer pressure
- Desire for excitement
- Liking of taste
- To escape from frustrations Family’s history
- Curiosity due to advertisements
- False belief of enhanced performance
- To overcome the hardships of daily life.
2. Alcohol or drug abuse can be avoided by:
- To identify the reason of addition and to take remedial measures
- Avoid undue peer pressure
- By giving proper education and counseling to the addict.
- Seeking help from parents, teachers and trusted friends
- Seeking professional and medical help
