Reasons Kids Do Drugs

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Dating Tips for the Druggie When you here the word ‘drugs,’ what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it ‘those are illegal!’ Or is it more along the lines of ‘Yes, please.’ It’s no secret that as the years go on, teenagers of every generation have been getting involved with drugs, to their frantic parent’s dismay. And according to Students Against Destructive Decisions, 50% of teens have reported using an illicit drug by the time they graduate high school. So why have teenagers still been doing drugs when they’ve been proven to be more harmful then helpful? One reason kids tend to drugs is for the fact that they’re bored. Doesn’t this seem a slightly ridiculous reason to destroy your innards? Psychological research has indicated not only that people in general like to take risks, but that high-risk takers are more likely to turn to reckless activities such as drugs. Some people even find taking risks as a way to define themselves. Kids who turn to drugs sometimes can’t see any other ways to take risks that would satisfy, or be available as often as, drugs. Plus, what fun ...

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