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Question
During a discussion in the class, some students raised the following points. What questions would you ask them to check the correctness of these points?
(i) Adolescents do not need to worry about behavioural changes.
(ii) If someone tries a harmful substance once, they can stop anytime they want.
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Answer
For statement (i) — behavioural changes don't matter:
- "Does bad behaviour not affect your studies , friendships , or family?
- "If understanding our emotions helps us make better choices , why ignore them?"
- Behavioural changes shape who we become as adults — they matter just as much as physical ones.
For statement (ii) — one trial of a harmful substance can be stopped easily:
- "Why are these substances called addictive in the first place?"
- "Have you heard of anyone who tried once and then could not quit?"
