Question

Discuss four contributing that may lead to an increase of learners abusing substance in School

Answer 1

1. Lack of thorough, unbiased, and accurate education on different types of substances and their individual associated risks, including alcohol.
2. Illegal/restricted/unregulated status of substances which incentivize & empower black markets. Easier for youth to access than alcohol.
3. Entertainment (movies, music, tv, etc.) inaccurately portraying or glamorizing substance use & partying (also including alcohol).
4. Propaganda and false information spread about substances which blurs the line between fact and myth surrounding any substance, diminishing trust in what can be believed to be true from any figure and establishment of authority.

Answer 2

Genetics, family history, mental health, and the environment are some of the risk factors for substance abuse susceptibility. The connection between substance abuse and addiction has an inherited component, often runs in families, and can be passed down from parent to child.