Drug addiction

Half of all new drug users are under the age of 18. Experimentation plays the most important role in the use of drugs in adolescents. However, experimentation is a fact of life and just because a teenager has tried drugs or alcohol does not mean that he will become an addict.

It is more important to understand why some teenagers are tempted to experiment. The common reasons that teenagers abuse medications include: curiosity, pressure from other friends, stress, emotional struggles, a desire to escape, rebellion. This theme is a topic of primary disclosure among young people from 13 to 18 years.

It is important to highlight when addressing this issue which are the signs that indicate signs that a teenager is using drugs.

Some common signs of teen drug abuse are: bad grades, bloody eyes, laughter for no apparent reason, loss of interest in activities, poor hygiene, unpleasant personal appearance, avoiding eye contact, frequent hunger, smell of smoke on breathing or clothes, secret or mysterious behavior and unusual tiredness.

By exposing the consequences of drug addiction and how they affect health, young people can understand why drugs are harmful and can definitely be the cause of unsuccessful lives given the addiction and destructive power of certain drugs.