Question

you do-why people abuse substances:
directions: answer the questions below based on today’s class.
part 1: understanding why teens use drugs

1. peer influence

a. why might some teens use drugs to fit in with their peers?
a. they want to stand out
b. they fear not being accepted in a social circle that includes drug
c. they believe it will improve their grades
d. they think it will make them healthier

Explanation:

The question asks why teens use drugs to fit in with peers. Peer influence often relates to the desire for social acceptance. Option B directly addresses fear of non-acceptance in a peer group involving drugs, which aligns with the goal of fitting in. Other options are irrelevant: standing out (A) contradicts fitting in; grades (C) and health (D) are unrelated to peer acceptance for this context.

Answer:

B. They fear not being accepted in a social circle that includes drug