Question

DIRECTIONS: Below are some myths about cigarettes and alcohol. Prove them wrong by writing facts about these gateway drugs.

1. Cigarettes and alcohol relieves the stress of the one's using it.

2. Gateway drugs doesn't cause much harm as illegal drugs do.​

Answer 1

1. Some people smoke as 'self-medication' to ease feelings of stress. However, research has shown that smoking actually increases anxiety and tension. Nicotine creates an immediate sense of relaxation, so people smoke in the belief it reduces stress and anxiety.

2. Gateway drugs are substances that, when consumed, give way to harder, more dangerous drugs. These milder substances, such as nicotine or alcohol, are believed to open the door to drugs such as meth, heroin and cocaine, which can lead to addiction.