Drug use, a popular pastime among adolescents, needs special attention more than ever. Drug use among adolescents leaves permanent marks on their brains and can cause many other problems later in life. Adolescent drug use is a real problem and needs to be addressed. According to medicne.net, “People who begin using drugs as juveniles are at greater risk of becoming addicted than those who begin using drugs as adults due to immaturity. of the adolescent brain, particularly the part of the brain that controls impulses. This means that although drug use is said to have no effect on the brain, it actually does and can cause serious problems in the future. There are many reasons why teenagers use drugs, such as social pressure, other illnesses like depression, and it can even be linked to genetics. Many social situations place teens in situations where they feel like the only way to be accepted or “cool” is to do drugs. These adolescents may struggle with self-confidence and the need to be liked by others. Both boys and girls experience these problems. Although most people believe that obtaining drugs is difficult, the reality varies greatly. Because according to a recent study, “in 2010, approximately 30% of 10th grade students used marijuana in the past year. More than two-thirds of 10th graders said they could easily access the drug. » This ease of access makes the use of medications much more practical. Because if drugs are hard to find, fewer people will use them. Still according to a study carried out by Dosomething.org, “more than 60% of adolescents believe that these drugs have been sold, used or kept in their school”. Schools provide an easy way to allow children to distribute drugs, and this circumstance is...... middle of paper ...... people use drugs, and noticing the symptoms and signs of drug use, help can be given to stopping drugs. Parents also play an important role in influencing and controlling adolescent drug use. By realizing the seriousness of drug use and being able to notice the signs, people around the world can stop teen drug use and save lives. Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com, and Web. November 26, 2013. Dryden-Edwards, Roxanne, MD. "Adolescent drug abuse symptoms, warning signs, risk factors, treatment - MedicineNet." MedicineNet. Ed. WILLIAM C. SHIEL JR., FACP, FACR,. MedicineNet, and Web. November 25, 2013. “Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Abuse Topic Overview.” » WebMD. Heatlhwise, March 16, 2011. Web. November 24, 2013. “Teens: alcohol and other drugs. » Teenagers: alcohol and other drugs. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, July 2013. Web. November 23. 2013.