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Honestly, I don't think drugs and alcohol need to be a rite a passage or even considered a rite of passage, even though in some pop culture or just culture in general, it definitely makes it feel like it has to be. From a development standpoint, it is usually just a way for tens to deal with the peer pressure of trying to fit in with a group or trying to feel more independent and adult like. Whether or not a kid actually turns to substance has a lot to do with their background. For example, family history plays a huge role in this because growing up around that substance or worse. makes a teen way more vulnerable to falling for it. On top of this, socioeconomic status and culture do really shape the whole experience also. ex is a teen from a lower income. they might face a lot more stress and hardships, filled with health issues, which can lead to drinking or drugs, while on the other hand, culturally different backgrounds might have totally look down on drinking or even completely normalize it. So, it really is just a risk behavior that depends a lot on the environment of the person sometimes. (page 366-368) respond to this classmate as a college student in 75 words] Need Assignment Help?