Drugs and Alcohol.

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Drugs and Alcohol

In this essay I aim to find out why people, particularly teenagers, turn to drugs and / or alcohol. I am also going to research the different kinds of drugs available, and the effects of these drugs and alcohol. I will also find out how I can help somebody with a drug or alcohol problem.

There are many reasons why people turn to drugs or alcohol, they include:

* They enjoy the short-term effects

* They want the same kind of experience they get from drinking alcohol

* Their friends use them

* They are curious about the effects

* The drugs are easily available

* As part of growing up, teenagers want to 'break the rules'

Alcohol, however, is a lot easier to get hold of, and many young children and teenagers have drunk alcohol with their friends to get drunk. I surveyed several teenagers that have drank alcohol and asked them why they did it.

Becky, 13 - My friends have vodka and stuff in their cupboards and we just mix them all up and get drunk for a laugh. I