Who is to be called as Adolescent ? Why do adolescents use drugs?

Explanation

Adolescence is a bridge linking childhood and adulthood. It is both .a period. and .a process. during which a child becomes mature in terms of `"his"//"her"` attitudes and beliefs for effective participation in society. The period between 12-18 years of age is the adolescence period. It is accompanied by several biological and behavioural changes. A person becomes sexually mature.
Adolescents use drugs because of following-
Curiosity, excitment and need for adventure and experimentation are common causes which motivate young boys and girls towards drug and alcohol use. The first use of drugs or alcohol may be out of curiosity or experimentation but later on the child starts using to escape facing problems such as academics or examinations. Therefore, youngsters start taking alcohol and drugs. They want to be .cool.. Television, movies, newspapers, advertisements, peer pressure, frustation, depression, feelings of independence, uncertain future, false belief, self identity etc. also help to Bromote drug and alcohol abuse and smoking. Unstable or unsupportive family structures have been seen to be associated with drug and alcohol abuse among adolescents.