Question

Use of addictive substances often
begins out of
a. peer pressure
b. experimentation
C. the need to 'belong
d. All of the above​

Answer 1

Answer:

begins out of

a. peer pressure

b. experimentation

C. the need to 'belong

d. All of the above

Answer 2

Answer:

1.Drugs and alcohol when taken for the purpose other than medicinal or taken in amount or frequencies that disturbs the physical, physiological or psychological functions, is called drug abuse and alcohol abuse, respectively.

2.Statistics show that use of drugs and alcohol has been on a rise especially among the youth. Proper education and guidance would help youth to safeguard themselves against these dangerous behaviour patterns and follow healthy life styles.

3.Drugs which are commonly abused belong to the following categories:

(i) Opioids (ii) Cannabinoids

(iii) Coca alkaloids or cocaine (iv) Hallucinogens (v) Tobacco (vi) Alcohol.

4.Opioids are the drugs, which bind to the specific opioid receptors present in our central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract .Heroin is a common opioid called as Smack. It is chemically diacetylmorphine, which is white, odourless, bitter crystalline compound.

(i)Heroine is obtained from acetylation of morphine.

Morphine is extracted from the latex of poppy plant, Papaver somniferum.

(ii)It is taken by snorting and injection.

(iii)Heroine is a depressant, which slows down the body functions.

(iv)Morphine is an effective sedative and pain killer

Explanation:

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