For several decades, drugs and alcohol have been a major problem in our society. Not only has the drug problem increased but drug related problems are on the rise. There is no crime that kills more people in the world then alcohol does. These substances affect the body in many ways, including the exchange of information within the brain, is slowed.
Using drugs increases the risk of injury. Car crashes, falls, burns, drowning, and suicide are all linked to drug use. The usage of drugs ruins the user’s looks, makes them depressed, and contributes to slipping grades. Although it is illegal for someone to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol under the age of 19, many teenagers do. In addition to breaking the law, these teenagers put themselves into vulnerable situations that can change their lives forever that lead to serious injuries and death. Many young teens get the wrong perception that using drugs will help them escape from their problems, in reality it only causes more. Even one occasion of drug use can cause the user to do something that they will regret their entire lifetime. Teens often move towards drugs for many reasons, to fit in, to belong, to feel grown up, to relax , feel good, to take risks, rebel, to satisfy curiosity, and because they have the delusion that doing drugs is cool. These feelings can be avoided by talking to someone close, like a parent, friend, or teacher. These substances are a problem in our society because they prevent the people around us for developing into the future of tomorrow. Most people that use this illegal substance go on to doing more serious crimes such as rape, murder, and suicide. Drugs and alcohol have damaging effects on the mind, body, and personality; it is advisable to stay away from them.
Alcohol is a drug, but unlike the other drug, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and probably all the others for some reason this is socially accepted and is legal. Alcohol is bad for you and does have