why teens get hooked on drugs?

Question

why teens get hooked on drugs?

Answer 1

peer presure and weak minded

Answer 2

Your question was not why do they try drugs but more why do they get the hooked.



They may try them because that's what you do when you're growing up you experiment in the world that's in front of you. Anything your parents or school told you that you shouldn't do of course means the opposite in a teenager's mind.



There are also confusing things when you're a teenager… drugs are bad but my parents have a whole medicine cabinet of them. TV and print ads bombard us with “useful” drugs. Everyone now uses drugs more than any other time in history.



While America was winning the “war” (and we WON any wars lately) now homemade brews of methamphetamines and other drugs have increased supply. These drugs are incredibly more addictive than anything served up at Woodstock. By the way has anyone seen a hippie lately…. I'm sure they didn't all die…. oh that's right they cut their hair, joined society and became executives of computer companies.



The “hard” drugs of the day especially target areas of the brain designated for pleasure. Unfortunately even sampling these drugs (which some believe won't get them hooked) can lead to addiction. The body then craves these drugs and stopping their use is extremely difficult. It has nothing to do with a weak mind or body. This is a chemistry war that you probably won't win.



It is not also help that the government continues to send mixed messages on drugs. The film Reefer Madness comes to mind as the government tried to get Hollywood to help out with the drug problem. Marijuana was shown as a terrible thing that could lead to rape. Nancy Reagan said “Just say No”…. that was helpful (obviously the Contras could get their money elsewhere). Now some states are decriminalizing marijuana usage. And then there's always mixed message of drugs sold within 1,000 feet of school, punishment doubles. Is the government telling me to sell drugs 2,000 feet away because it's not as bad then.



What is the most “Hooked” drug….. one that within seconds hits pleasure centers of the brain causing cravings that highly addictive. Widely distributed and readily available, Nicotine



Remember the only difference between a drug and a poison…. is dosage. Think about it



Mark

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Answer 3

Peer pressure plays an extremely important role on teenagers. Its all about being liked and accepted even if it means they have to hurt their bodies by doing drugs. I think they need to talk more in school about how important it is to not get sucked in by peer pressure. I found out when I was a teenager that I am far too important to do drugs and I dont care what people think of me. Peer pressure in teenagers causes a lot of problems and thats why they grow up and are hooked on drugs and cant quit. If they would have only said no in the first place then they would have better 100% better off and more successful in life.

Answer 4

I was hooked on meth for about 6 and a half years starting when I was 18 and been clean for about 28 weeks now. I started because my best freind and my ex boyfreind did them and had some and I just wanted to know what was so good.Once I tired I couldn't stop I loved the way I felt when I was on a high and it made me forget about the pain in my life and all my problems.I smoked some everyday allday at work at home everywhere and anywhere. I regret useing but at the same time I miss the feeling and the high and given the oppertunity I would probably use again.

Answer 5

"Why do teens take drugs?

There are many reasons teens might choose to use drugs. For some young people, using drugs makes them feel grown up. Or they think drugs will help them fit in and belong to a group. Some teens use drugs to relax and feel good, or to have more fun at a party or club. Others use drugs as a way to take risks and rebel. Some teens try drugs because they are curious. The bad news is that, in every case, using drugs is the worst way to do all of these things.



The good news is that there are many more positive and healthy ways to feel grown up, be part of a group, relax and feel good, take risks, and satisfy curiosity. If you are looking for a challenge, try activities like rock climbing, hiking, or skiing. Join a club or sports team at school if you want to make friends and learn something new. You can even start your own club! Going out to a movie or shopping with friends are great ways to relax and have fun. You can probably think of many more great things that don’t involve using drugs! "

Answer 6

well they get hooked on them from trying them, and they try them because of peer pressure, and the people imposing the pressure do them because of how stressful life is as a high school student. the board of education is every city is out of control with work and there is no time for just being yourself anymore. homework is 5-6 hours a night-a schools wonder why kids fall asleep in class! its absurd. kids have no where else to turn for pleasure but drugs. drugs are hyped up in the media and thats the only option.

Answer 7

The reason why teens get hooked on drugs because they see other people do it then they try and they get hooked on it

Answer 8

They get hooked on 2 drugs because they either do it because their friends do it everyday or they have done it more then once.

Answer 9

Teens maybe hooked themselves on drugs due to so many reasons. Allow me to state a few. First...due to lack of parental guidance and care...due to curiousity...due to the influence of the group or friends they belong. In short due to his environment both in and out of home .

Answer 10

It's easier for them with stress, pressure, the feeling of not being good enough, and it feels like a free getaway from the hardships of life.

It's not like they're stupid or "undeveloped" or any of that crap. It's just easier to get hooked at a younger age. Yet, it's easier to quit, which is good.

Answer 11

Drug Abuse in the Family---What Can You Do? :

- Young People and Drugs

- How to Protect Your Children

- Soon---A Drug-Free World

http://watchtower.org/e/20030408/article_01.htm

Answer 12

they think it's sooo cool. the truth is their stupid. why have sex and do drugs when you can go to college make lots of money and live a wonderful life!and they proballly werent educated enough.



heres a quote i made up if your abused or stressed out and do drugs because of that "when the going gets tough, go drug free and keep your virginity"

Answer 13

1. feeling left out.



2. I personally say that it's because of boredom. Some of my friends that don't have to pay for ANYTHING during college do drugs because they get bored in their FULLY paid dorms. Nothing hard like heroin or cocaine but it's still annoying sometimes.

Answer 14

They have to do something to escape the unbearable boredom of suburban life and high school. If the U.S. had a reasonable alcohol policy like the rest of the world, they'd just have a couple of beers. But perversely, drugs are easier to get than booze, so they just go for the drugs.

Answer 15

kind of sad how everyone thinks so little of us teenagers.



first off:



- I wasn't a victim of peer pressure.



- My mother is a great parent, I was raised with morals, values. and a great female role model.



- I am not bored.



- I am NOT weak minded.



Second:



My life? Is s**t. I started popping pain killers for my back (i threw it out at work, and our insurance is being unreasonable at the moment, so i bought them off the street), then I started snorting them when I got stressed, and after I was raped, hurrah for coke, heroin, coricidin (good old cough medicine), weed, and all kinds of pills.

Answer 16

Cause they don't have nothing better, to do. Try getting involved in some type of sport. Remember, drugs can desttroy your life, they don't deserve yours!!! Ur welcome

tasha

Answer 17

most of them dont. i know, im a teen and trust me they may experiement with pot, but lets face it thats not realy a real drug. the only people who do the harder stuff are complete and total idiots

Answer 18

Usually it is because the teen feels better after than before. Every night on TV the pharmaceutial lobby tells us all that we should not feel bad. tired, low self esteem, bored, sleepless, sleepy etc.

"poppybiscuits!"

Answer 19

unfortunately because they are introduced by it. they think it's cool. there's peer pressure and because they think it makes them feel good. they look up and hang out with the wrong kind of people. that's why parents should help them to the right path. but its never the parent's fault if their there for their children.

Answer 20

It starts with peer presure, then it's fun... then the adiction is set in and theres always an excuss, to sleep, to feel "good", depression, anixity... etc.! But adiction almost always starts with peer presure!

Answer 21

They think they are stronger than the drugs, but they are very wrong indeed

Answer 22

Many are hooked, because they are thrill seekers, who don't think about the consequences of their action.

Answer 23

Because their brains are not as fully developed as adults and can't make the proper decision.

Answer 24

Because they let themselves be exposed to unhealthy enviroments and let themselves be controlled into a cycle that is unhealthy from people who are bad influences.

Answer 25

because of peer pressure and they hang around with the wrong crowd at school or anywhere.

Answer 26

CUS THEY WANNA BE COOL LIKE ME.. BUT I DONT NEED DRUGS ;] LOL just kiddin. nah its just a phase and people think its cool seriously they think its cool or they got hooked on it.. or they grew up wit it

Answer 27

1. peer preasue

2. they use it to escape reality

3. boredom

4. curiosty

5. they have parents who do it and don't know any better

Answer 28

why they get hooked is obvious, becuase their body needs it after using it



but why they start is what i think you mean



1. peer pressure

2. curiosity

3. boredom



kids like to experiemnt, i know, i am a kid. you gotta teach them what to experiment with and what not too.

Answer 29

peer pressure,depression,self esteem, parents strict rules

Answer 30

to go against their parents or adults that take care of them. it is a sign of rebellion. or they think they are worthless because of their life. it is really stupid tho.

Answer 31

mostly because of peer pressure but when they start smoking they cant stop because of the nicotine [sp?]

i learned that in dare

Answer 32

peer pressure, they think it will make them cool, they think it will resolve all their problems, they see it in the ads on tv so they want to do it (alcohol) curiosity

Answer 33

because they hav nothing else to do....jk. i think it is cause it makes their prublems and stuff jst slip away for the moment!!!

Answer 34

Coz its ment 2 b cool!!!All d cool ppl in mi class do it!!!

Answer 35

they are getinhigh that like thay are cool whit ther frinds

Answer 36

they're depressed and sad, no one understands them, and no one listens.

Answer 37

feels good

Answer 38

cause their aint nothing else to do but screw up your brain.

Answer 39

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Answer 40

peer pressure....stress....feel like no1 is paying ne attention 2 them....VERY emotional...i dunno wut else