1. Psychological Causes
Escaping reality: Attempting to forget problems or psychological trauma.
Overcoming anxiety or depression: The false belief that drugs alleviate negative feelings.
Curiosity and desire to experiment: Especially during adolescence.
Frustration or emotional emptiness: Seeking a temporary feeling of happiness or energy.
2. Social Causes
Peer pressure: The desire to belong to a group.
Lack of family supervision: Poor communication or neglect in monitoring children.
Media or cultural influence: Glorification of drugs in some movies or songs.
Family breakdown: Conflicts, divorce, or domestic violence.
3. Economic Causes
Unemployment: Feeling worthless or losing hope.
Poverty: Some people turn to drugs to escape financial life pressures.
Working in high-risk environments: Where access to drugs is easy.
4. Biological Causes
Genetics: A family history of addiction increases susceptibility.
Brain chemistry effects: Some people have greater sensitivity to drugs.
5. Other Causes
Easy access to drugs: Their availability at affordable prices or through easy access methods.
Lack of awareness of their dangers: Not knowing the physical, psychological, and social harms.
