Drugs and Teenagers

Drugs and Teenagers
The drug use of teenagers have been increasing in today's society, and the most drug users begin to take drugs at their preteen or teenage years because during that time, the adolescents have to face a hard time to identify themselves. According to Johnson et al., (1986)" [b]y their mid-20's, 75-80% of American young adults have tried and illegal drug, including about 50-55% who have tried some illicit drug other than, or usually in addition to, marijuana" (Cited in Coombs, 1988, p.10). On the other hand, people might ask why the adolescents want to try drugs? Actual…