Q1
What does substance abuse mean?
AHarmful use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco
BHealthy use of medicine
CAvoiding all substances
DEating healthy food
CBSEClass 8 (CBSE)Health and Physical EducationCh 6 · Topic 2
Practising Substance Abuse Awareness
Substance abuse means the harmful use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, which can seriously damage physical and mental health.
Core concept
Substances like tobacco, alcohol, and drugs can be addictive, meaning the body starts to crave them, making it hard to stop using them once started.
How it works
Substance abuse can harm the body's organs, like the lungs (from smoking) or liver (from alcohol), and can also affect mental health, relationships, and school or work performance.
Why it matters
Peer pressure - when friends or others encourage risky behaviour - is a common reason young people might try harmful substances, so learning to say no confidently is important.
Key detail
Awareness about the dangers of substance abuse helps us make informed, healthy choices and supports others who may be facing pressure to use harmful substances.
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• Substance abuse means harmful use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco.
• These substances can be addictive.
• Addiction makes it hard to stop using a substance.
• Substance abuse harms organs like lungs and liver.
• It also affects mental health and relationships.
• Peer pressure can lead to trying harmful substances.
• Learning to say no confidently is important.
• Awareness helps us make healthy, informed choices.