Drug abusers can develop psychological problems such as suicidal depression or serious physical problems such as liver damage and brain damage. ... Why do youths engage in an activity that is sure to bring them overwhelming problems It is hard to imagine that even the youngest drug users are unaware of the problems associated with substance abuse. ... Research shows that a youth's association with friends who are substance abusers increases the probability of drug use. ... (Siegel, Welsh, Senna p. 311) The most simple of the reasons as to why youth use drugs may be that of satisfying t...

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