Very few people in the world use addictive substances. However, it causes serious damage—both physiological, psychological, and social—in those who use it. There are many reasons why a person might try an addictive substance. Among these are curiosity, the desire to push boundaries, defiance, the urge to be different, the tendency to conform to peers, and the fear of being excluded from the group. In addition, certain psychological reasons—such as the desire to resolve one’s problems, to forget them, or to be more assertive—can also be cited.
If people who use drugs look around them, they can easily see that others are experiencing similar problems and are able to cope with them in different ways. Substance use is the wrong way to cope with problems. Addictive substances are of no help in solving problems. A person who uses addictive substances may be able to forget their anxieties and problems for a short time. But the problems have still not been resolved. Furthermore, using addictive substances leads to other problems as well. Because addictive substances have powerful, undesirable effects. In addition, when they are used, they also give rise to certain legal consequences.
