Illicit vs Elicit #shorts

The video tutorial explains the pronunciation and meanings of the words 'illicit' and 'elicit'. While they sound similar, 'illicit' refers to something illegal, such as illicit drugs. On the other hand, 'elicit' means to provoke or draw out a response, as illustrated by the example of eliciting a reaction from unresponsive parents.

What does it mean to 'elicit' a response?

In the context of the text, how did taking illicit drugs affect the speaker's parents?