Common reasons for addiction :

• An attempt to escape the stress and strain of modern life.

• Over-expectations in life followed by under-achievements & failures.

• Easy availability of drugs and alcohol.

• Affect of cable / cinema on the youth.

• Increased pocket money to children, busy parents & less interaction amongst family members.

• Irrational use of pain killers and their over prescription by unqualified doctors and quacks.

• Social acceptance of alcohol.

• Peer pressure.

• An attempt to overcome social and emotional isolation.

• Antisocial Personality.

• Genetic predisposition.

• Increased flow of NRI money.