Parents and Schools Contribute to Teen Substance Abuse

One of the biggest problems of drug addiction and alcohol abuse among teenagers is that adults who should be looking out for them are often in denial about the magnitude of the problem. This includes parents and family members, as well as other important adults in their life and the school systems.

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Some Reasons why Teens Start Alcohol and Drug Abuse

 

Teenagers are at an increased risk for alcohol and drug abuse simply because of the stage they are at in their lives. However, there are steps that can be taken to help prevent this from happening as well as to help a teen handle an alcoholism or drug addiction problem that already exists. Understanding some of the factors that lead them to choose this path can aid in the process.

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Substance Abuse and Violence

One of the many social consequences of drug and alcohol abuse is that it leads to increased rates of violence among people who use these substances. This is one of the arguments people use for why drugs should be illegal and why the minimum age for drinking alcohol in the United States should remain at 21. Individuals with a substance addiction are more likely to get into fights and engage in violent crimes. Drug and alcohol abuse can lead to drunk driving accidents and sexual assaults. Although most people who consume alcohol and use illegal drugs do not become violent, it does make it more likely. Read more