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Drug Abuse In America

Teen Drug Abuse in America
Imagine you are at a social event and someone offers you drugs, maybe you ponder the thought and possibly feel a little tempted, however being a somewhat responsible adult and secure with the person you have become you refuse the said drug. Now imagine an insecure, troubled teen that's at that same social event that gets offered drugs. Since this teen is not secure with the person they are and peer pressure is a factor, the temptation to accept the offer in order to fit in is overwhelming. There are several triggers that can lead a teen to abuse drugs, some of which may include peer pressure, emotional distress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and environmental stresses. A recent poll conducted by the Partnership for a Drug Free America found that adolescents listed drugs as the most important problem facing people their age, followed by crime, violence in school and social pressures (Sallin, 2006; Partnership for a Drug Free America).
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