Teenage drug addiction is out of hand. A recent study indicated that fully 44% of high schoolers had used drugs and alcohol within the past month, while a third of middle schoolers admitted to drug and alcohol use in the same time period. Such numbers meet the criteria of epidemic proportions.

Peer pressure and a lack of education on drugs contribute much to this sad commentary. These studies also indicated that teen drug use is often not discussed at home. Parents neglect the subject, thinking their kids won't fall into this trap. The consequences of teen drug use are simply too dangerous to ignore.