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WHAT ARE YOUR REASONS TO USE DRUGS?

People often say that they don´t really know, or have never really think about it, but reasons generally fall into four categories:

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• Culture - the way of life in the world or the culture of particular minority groups was said to affect whether young people used alcohol or drugs.
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• Social life - in social situations like parties, people said that alcohol or drugs can increase their confidence and enjoyment.
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• Pressure from friends - people said that they felt pressure to ‘fit in’ with friends by drinking or taking drugs.
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• Escaping from problems - drugs and alcohol could be used to get away from feeling depressed or from problems at home or in their personal lives.

Read more: http://www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences/drugs-and-alcohol/culture-drugs-and-alcohol