As a teenager, sometimes it's hard to differentiate between a good decision and a bad decision teens gain exposure to a variety of new choices and viewpoints that challenge the values their parents taught them. While some teenagers might express this newfound independence through fashion choices, music, and new relationships, others choose more destructive methods and turn to drugs or alcohol. Teenagers who use drugs often have difficulty earning good grades in school, developing problem-solving skills, and maintaining friendships with their peers.
While some teenagers use drugs as a way of fitting into a peer group, others use drugs as a coping mechanism for negative life events or situations they feel they have no control over. In any case, drug use is a destructive path for teenagers that often has consequences reaching far past adolescence. For some teenagers, drugs are a major source of relief from painful memories or stressful situations in their past or present.
Addiction….How did I
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