Observation

 This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was very good.  In part (a) majority of the candidates correctly stated consequences of self-medication; In part (b) also candidates also correctly stated reasons people consume alcohol.   

     The expected answers are as follows:

7 (a)    CONSEQUENCES OF SELF MEDICATION

• drug addiction
• drug abuse
• drug mis-use/overdose

• damage  to vital organs in human body/causing illness
• sudden death
• malfunction of the brain/sensory organs
• resistance to causative organism

                                     
(b)      REASONS WHY PEOPLE CONSUME ALCOHOL

• family habit/cultural practices
• served at social gathering/parties
• to escape boredom/unpleasant realities of life/depression
• for relaxation/pleasure/fun
• for religious rites/rituals
• for boldness/confidence
• to  relief stress
• for experimentation
• peer influence