Reason To Taken Illicit Drugs

Of course the best way to avoid having a problem with addiction is to never start using drugs at all. Therefore, it is good to understand why people start taking drugs so you can be aware of these reasons and make sure that you never fall into these traps.

There are number of reasons why young people start using drugs- either serious drugs like cocaine and heroine or more common substances like cigarettes and alcohol as follows;

• Many young people take drugs because their peers are doing it and because they want to fit with a group. Some groups use drugs as part of their identity. If you want to be part of the group, you might feel pressure to take the drugs.
• Many take drugs because they want to escape from difficulties in their lives. May be they had fight with their parents. Or perhaps a friend has hurt them. They may be feeling sad, grieving, depressed or overwhelmed by problems. Drugs can seem like an easy ay to take your mind off problems.
• Some people take drugs because they want to change who they are.
• Some people think drugs will give them the courage to do something they are afraid to do.
• Some youth believe drugs will make them smarter.
• Many young people take drugs because of boredom.
• Some people take drugs because they feel hopeless.