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Why Is Teenage Substance Abuse Such a Big Issue?

Question by Danie A: Why is Teenage Substance Abuse such a big issue?
I am writing a paper for English and need solutions and reasons why one might get involved in substance they know are bad for them at such a young age. Please no messing around I take this as seriously as the parents that lose their children because of it.

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Answer by David
you have to experience the pain by having a kid go thru this. you realize their life is focused on one thing. getting high. no future. no worries about health, death, brain damage. it ,s kinda like watching your doc run thru traffic, and not being able to lift a finger to help.

Answer by Streetbiketommy
well part of it is the parent. some time us kids get so stressed we go and smoke weed or drink. but some kids do more. i dont really know why but most go over the edge from that point. then it turn into their “PROBLEM” they just look for a reason to get mad and take some drugs

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