Unveiling the Myths of Teen Drug Use: What You Need to Know
Drug use among teenagers is a rising epidemic, and I’ve felt its impact firsthand. I've had the misfortune of losing several friends to the grips of drugs like marijuana, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy. What started as recreational use spiraled into addiction, and for many, it was too late to turn back. I still remember the day I lost a dear friend to a cocaine overdose, a moment that haunts me to this day. Sadly, this is not an isolated story—it's a reality for too many teens in my country. As drug use becomes more widespread among the youth, misinformation continues to downplay the dangers. In this blog, I aim to shed light on five common myths about teen drug use. The more we understand the truth, the more equipped we’ll be to protect our teens from falling into this destructive path. Debunking 5 Dangerous Myths About Teen Drug Use Myth 1: "Everyone’s Doing It" Reality: It might seem like everyone is experimenting with drugs, but the truth is that the majority of t...