how does drug abuse affect teen lives and how does it affect teens family and friends?

Question by Lil Miss Perfect 🙂: how does drug abuse affect teen lives and how does it affect teens family and friends?
i am doing a project on Teens and drug abuse If you can answer my question that would be awesome!!!!

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Answer by LeLe
Well, when I was a teen I was obsessed with tripping. It effected me by causing me to ignore my schooling, disrespect my parents and it opened a door to a life I was’nt prepared for. As an adult I started using harder drugs.

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