Question

Measures which are useful for prevention and control of alcohol and drugs abuse among adolescents

a. Avoid undue peer pressure
b. Education and counselling
c. Seeking help from parents and peers
d. Looking for danger signs
e. Seeking professional and medical help

• A. b, c, d and e
• B. a, b, c, d and e
• C. a, b and c
• D. b, c and d

Answer 1

The correct option is B a, b, c, d and e

Adolescence is the age when there is transition from childhood to adulthood. There are a number of physiological and psychological changes occurring at this stage.
As a result this age group is more susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse.

The following measures can be employed to prevent the misuse of alcohol and drugs among adolescents:-

• Education: They should be appropriately educated about the various drugs and the effects of misuse.
• Family support: Family members should be counselled so that undue pressure is not put on the child. Open communication among family members is important.
• Avoiding peer pressure- The need to do something amazing and subsequent media propagation of the same has caused peer pressure in adolescents. This should be avoided.
• Positive friendships- Friends/well wishers must look out for danger signs and report them to the caregivers.