There is no simple answer to why a teen might begin using drugs or alcohol. Many times, it is a combination of several things. They may turn to drugs to escape stress or loneliness or to overcome shyness in social situations. They may want to be seen as grown up, or they may simply be curious. Teens often want to be like their role models as well; so, if their favorite music group or a "…showed first 75 words of 586 total…

…showed last 75 words of 586 total…health departments Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous Family doctor (Teen Health) There is no simple answer to why a teen might begin using drugs or alcohol. But, teen drug use in America is a problem and it cannot be ignored. Parents need to look for warning signs. Something little like smoking marijuana can turn into something big like being addicted to crack/cocaine. It is never to late to educate children about drug use. (CASA)