A girl named Savannah, from South Texas, was only ten years old when she was first introduced to drugs. By the time she was fifteen she found herself in juvie, not even recognizing who she once was. Teens just like Savannah are getting caught up in a world of drugs at such a young age. Teen drug use is a very large problem in America, but people are actively trying to diminish the effect of drugs on teens.
Drugs in general are a very dangerous thing, not only just to teens. Drugs have been the cause of numerous deaths in America, especially according to the Huffington Post. "In 2009, drug use was responsible for the deaths of over 37,000 people in the United States -- exceeding the number of traffic fatalities for that year" (Buggle n.pag.). This problem is getting too large and out of hand, it seems outrageous that more people every year are dying from using drugs than …show more content…
SAMHSA is just one of many organizations looking for ways to help our youth stay away from drugs, “call 1-800-662-HELP or visit SAMHSA to find treatment help in your area” (Behavioral n.pag.). Their mission is to reduce the impact of substance abusers and mental illness on America's communities. SAMHSA is just one of the many organizations out there made for helping addicted teens with their problems. There are also organizations made for parents of teens who may be using drugs, such as the National Crime Prevention Council. According to the NCPC, "research shows that the main reason that kids don’t use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is because of their parents" (Parents n.pag.). What this means is that parents are one thing that really influence teens and their decisions. Besides getting professional help, parental support can also be very useful in helping their teens with their addictions. Even though the problem is still growing, solutions are actively being sought out to help teens suffering from drug
Drugs in general are a very dangerous thing, not only just to teens. Drugs have been the cause of numerous deaths in America, especially according to the Huffington Post. "In 2009, drug use was responsible for the deaths of over 37,000 people in the United States -- exceeding the number of traffic fatalities for that year" (Buggle n.pag.). This problem is getting too large and out of hand, it seems outrageous that more people every year are dying from using drugs than …show more content…
SAMHSA is just one of many organizations looking for ways to help our youth stay away from drugs, “call 1-800-662-HELP or visit SAMHSA to find treatment help in your area” (Behavioral n.pag.). Their mission is to reduce the impact of substance abusers and mental illness on America's communities. SAMHSA is just one of the many organizations out there made for helping addicted teens with their problems. There are also organizations made for parents of teens who may be using drugs, such as the National Crime Prevention Council. According to the NCPC, "research shows that the main reason that kids don’t use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is because of their parents" (Parents n.pag.). What this means is that parents are one thing that really influence teens and their decisions. Besides getting professional help, parental support can also be very useful in helping their teens with their addictions. Even though the problem is still growing, solutions are actively being sought out to help teens suffering from drug