With various forms of addictions on a rise among the youth of the country, empathy must play an essential role in long-term recovery of addicts.

Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour;

7. With various forms of addictions on a rise among the youth of the country, empathy must play an essential role in long-term recovery of addicts. (150 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about taking an empathetic approach towards de-addiction.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by giving context of rising forms of addictions – drugs, gaming, alcohol, social media etc.

Body:

First, bring out the adverse impact of addictions in brief.

Next, write about empathetic approach towards de-addiction – breaking the stigma, persuading, care ethics, compassionate support, follow up etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing about saving the youth from various addictions.