List four reasons for drug addiction.

Explanation

Following could be the reason for drug addiction :
(i) Euphoria : Consumption of drugs and alcohol gives a temporary feeling of euphoria. People get attached to this sense of euphoria and start consuming drugs and alcohol even when it is not required.
(ii) Curiosity : Drugs advertisements in newspapers, literature and on radio make a person curious to have personal experience of the taste of a particular drug.
(iii) Peer group pressure : Constant description by friends about the "good feeling" creates a temptation.
(iv) To overcome frustrations and depressions : The desire to get solace or relief from personal problems initiates the use of drugs.