Teen Subtance abuse
Teens and alcohol/drugs abuse
Teen drug/alcohol abuse
Many teens do drugs and drink alcohol for a day or two then they stop, but there are teens who can't control their urges. This is called substance abuse. Teens abuse all sorts of drugs like; cigarettes, house hold chemicals (Inhalants), prescription and over-the-counter medicines,etc. there are three main reasons that teens would drink or do drugs.
they feel like they fit in.
they feel more grown up.
they like the way it makes them feel.
Students who do drugs or alcohol steal from others to support their addiction.
People who are addicted to drugs or alcohol loose relationships with other people.
Statistics show that teens who smoke in high school are more likely to do hardcore drugs later on in life.
Many times this can lead to job loss.
Alcoholism is where you can't control yourself around alcohol.
For more info go to webmd.com
Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Video