Marijuana, Cocaine, and Tobacco are the three leading drugs that teens abuse. Research shows that 1 out of every 3 teens above the age of 13 has tried one of these drugs. Reading about how teens abuse the drugs that they use and how it affects their life in and outside of school really makes you think twice before even thinking about trying it. It's amazing how many teens have tried it, but not only have they tried it they have also become addicted to it. Think about what effects it could have on you and those around you if you become addicted to smoking one of these drugs.
Addiction: this is a commonly used word when you hear drugs. In many instances teens don't start using drugs expecting to develop a substance abuse problem, and while most teens probably see their drug use as a casual way to have fun, there are negative effects that are a result of this use and abuse of other drugs. The biggest consequence to casual drug use can be that it develops into a true addiction. Very few addicts recognize when they have crossed the line from casual use to addiction. When teens become addicted they lose friends, develop health problems, they start to fail in school, experience memory loss, lose motivation, and alienate their family and friends with their negative behaviors and often unpredictable emotional swings. It's sad seeing young people fail throughout their lives, but that's their choice and the only one stopping them is themselves.
If you are a teen concerned about your own drug use, parents are probably the last people you want to ask for help, but they can but they can help you to find the treatment program that will support and guide you through recovery. If you are a parent or friend of a teen who has a substance abuse problem, talk to them about their problem and encourage them to get help. The sooner you or someone you love gets help, the more likely they are to achieve successful recovery.
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