| Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below: |
| Assertion : Self medication may lead to drug addiction. |
| Reason : Drug addicts face social stigma. |
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Drugs are chemical formulations used to treat, prevent, diagnose or cure diseases or otherwise enhance physical and mental welfare. The prolonged use of drugs may lead to the dependence of body upon them. This state of psychological (minds wants the drug) and physiological (body wants the drug) dependence of an individual to the intake of certain drug due to its repeated consumption on a periodic or continuous basis is called Drug addiction. When the use of drugs deviates from the approved medical and social patterns, it is called social stigma (sign of disgrace). The drug addicts are socially boycotted.
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