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Once a person starts taking drugs or alcohol it is difficult to get rid of the habit. Why ?

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(i) The physical and mental dependency on alcohol, smoking and drugs is called addiction.
(ii) The addictive potential of these substances pulls an individual into a vicious cycle leading to regular abuse and dependency.
(iii) This is of serious concern because abuse of tobacco, alcohol or drugs produce many harmful effects in an individual, to the family and even to the society.
(iv) This dangerous behavior pattern among youth can be prevented through proper guidance.
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