I’ve seen how drug abuse messes up the lives of young people, not just in terms of health but also their relationships and future plans. A friend I grew up with started using in high school and it quickly got out of hand. He dropped out, got into trouble with the law, and ended up needing serious intervention. I think one key thing missing is early education, not just telling teens “drugs are bad,” but teaching them how addiction actually works and how it ruins decision-making and relationships. Family support and trusted mentors really make a difference, especially when young people feel lost or pressured.
I've got childhood friends that have been affected by the abuse of illegal drugs. It did really made their life miserable and the dreams that we've talked about when we were young all shattered into the dark realm and can no longer be found. They think that it's too late for them to change but I've talked to them and told that as long as they're living, there's hope - yeah, the typical words that everyone says for those that are losing hope. There's still hope in life today and we all need to help them even in the slightest that we can like giving them encouraging words and support morally.