Drugs
Why do people abuse drugs?
There are many reasons why people use illegal drugs, curiosity is possible the most common. Others include:
- To avoid feeling bored - some may think that drug taking is daring and exciting.
- Peer pressure, to join in with others and belong to a ‘special’ group.
- To feel more self confident.
- As an escape from problems at home and school, or as an escape from outside pressures.
- To relax and ‘feel good’.
- Ease of access to drugs.
- Some medications, such as sleeping pills and painkillers, are physically addictive.