Briefly state the five common problems of adolescence.

Explanation

Adolescence is the period of rapid growth and physical and mental development between childhood and adulthood (the period between 12-18 years). This period is from puberty (appearance of the first external signs of sexual maturation) to complete sexual maturity. Adolescence is marked by physical growth, development of reproductive organs, and changes in functioning of the neuroendocrine system.
1. Curiosity, 2. excitment and 3. 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 4. escape facing problems such as cademics or examinations. Therefore, youngsters start taking alcohol and drug. 5. They want to be .cool.. 6. Television, movies, newspapers, advertisements, 7. peer pressure, 8. frustation, depression, 9. feelings of independence, 10 uncertain future, 11. false belief, self identity etc. also help to promote drug and alcohol abuse and smoking. 12. Unstable or unsupportive family structures have been seen to be associated with drug and alcohol abuse among adolescents.