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What are the reasons of drug abuse by the youth?

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Addiction is a psychological attachment to cretain effects such as euphoria and a temporary feeling of well-being associated with drugs and alcohol. These drive people to take them without need or even when it becomes self-destructive. In the absence of any guidance or counselling, the person gets addicted and becomes dependent on their use.
Dependence on drug / alcohol is the tendency of the body to manifest a characteristic and unpleasant withdrawal syndrome, if regular dose of drugs / alcohol is discontinued abruptly: Withdrawal symptoms are chracterised by anxiety, shakiness, nausea and sweating. Sometimes, withdrawal symptoms can be so severe that they may be life threatening.
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