Describe how a combination of resilience and sense of purpose can protect young people from developing substance abuse problems. (4 marks)
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- Resilience enables young people to cope with stress, disappointment, and peer pressure without turning to substances as escape mechanisms.
- A strong sense of purpose provides motivation to maintain healthy behaviours because young people recognise how substance use could interfere with their goals and aspirations.
- Resilient individuals develop healthy coping strategies that address underlying emotional needs without relying on harmful substances.
- Sense of purpose creates long-term thinking patterns that help young people consider consequences of substance use on their future achievements and relationships.
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- Resilience enables young people to cope with stress, disappointment, and peer pressure without turning to substances as escape mechanisms.
- A strong sense of purpose provides motivation to maintain healthy behaviours because young people recognise how substance use could interfere with their goals and aspirations.
- Resilient individuals develop healthy coping strategies that address underlying emotional needs without relying on harmful substances.
- Sense of purpose creates long-term thinking patterns that help young people consider consequences of substance use on their future achievements and relationships.