Answer - E - Any one of the descriptions above fit conformity. When you conform (or change) your opinions, actions, or thinking to fit into or belong to a group of any size (remember, two can be a group), you are giving in to ‘conformity.’
Conformity can cause substance abuse in a few ways. One way is that individuals may use substances to fit in with a group or to be accepted by their peers. For example, if someone's friends or social group frequently engages in substance use, that person may feel pressure to conform to that behavior to be part of the group.
Another way conformity can cause substance abuse is by normalizing or trivializing the use of substances. If a group or community views substance use as a standard or acceptable behavior, individuals within that group may be more likely to engage in substance use themselves.
Additionally, some people may not have a strong sense of self-identity or willpower and may turn to substances as escapism. They might conform to using drugs to fit in with a group or because they want to experience the effects of the drugs, which they perceive as desirable.
