Being a teenager in today's life and age is one of the most complicated, confusing and challenging experiences especially, with the rampant rise of social media. Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook and much more. In this generation, where it is cool to do drugs and uncool to be straight and simple, consuming drugs has become a fashion statement today's society.
While most teens see the act of consuming drugs as a casual way to have fun and be on the trend with their peers, they forget or overlook the possible negative side-effects which can crop up sooner or late due to addiction to these very drugs and alcohol. The addiction just increases with time. Stressful and emotional situations in a teen's life adds to it multifold. From addiction to abuse, it may just go on with age from adolescent to adulthood, causing tremendous effects on the health of the individual
Addiction in teenage group is often related with negative effect like a drop in academic performance interests and hobbies, strained relationship with friends and family, violent behaviour mood swings and many more.
Adolescent substance abuse can greatly alter behavior, and a new preoccupation with drugs can push out activities that were previously important. Drug use in teens can push out activities that were previously important. Drugs use in teens can also change friendship as they begin to associate more with fellow drugs users, who encourage and support drug use. These changes as a result of substance abuse signal a problem in the teen's environment, and should be seen as a warning sign for parents ,teachers , or friends to seek help for their loved one.
Drugs and alcohol abuse in teens affect the mind and body, both at a personal level and at the level of community to larger extent. it is time we take charge of this and try to help control or eradicate this epidemic, which is growing at an alternating rate. Today's teens are tomorrow's future and they need to be shown the right path. Parents need to create a thriving environment for their children and that will go a long way in making them happy adults of tomorrow.