Question

Which of the following was a major reason for the development of Drugs?

(a) For clinical purposes

(b) To experience hallucinations

(c) Adventure

(d) For curiosity

I had been asked this question in an online interview.

My question is from Human Health and Disease in chapter Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) For clinical purposes

To explain: Most of the drugs were developed for clinical purposes. However, they are being used for a purpose other than clinical use, in an amount, concentration and frequency that impairs the body’s physical, physiological and psychological functions. It is called Drug Abuse.