My composition about drugs (week 10)

Do young people need to smoke or drink to have a good time with their friends? The majority may would say no. When teenagers go clubbing or even go to a party or birthday, one of the most usual questions is “Who is going to drink?” The answer of most of them would be “me”. This situation can be a problem due to the fact that they start being dependent on drugs to have fun.

Modern teenagers start smoking because of their living space, because dad or mom do it. Another situation can be when they are pressured to try these drugs. However, the first time that adolescent smoke is because of being strongly influenced by their friends, who persuade them to try it once. Although they promise do it in a single occasion they begin doing it frequently.

It is assumed that alcohol helps people to be more self-confident, social and even be funnier. Moreover, under the effect of drugs, it is easier to make friends. It is also believed that alcohol allows us to get our problems off our chest. But one of the most important factors is that consuming a little quantities of alcohol the heart gets stronger. On the other hand, tobacco reduces the possibilities of being obese at the same time that it is a protection against Parkinson. For this reason, it is true that there are some positive effects.

Nonetheless, there are many more disadvantages. For instance, alcohol reduces the ability of concentration and self-control, it also damages the liver and the stomach. Likewise, tobacco destroys lungs and the cardiovascular system. It can produce bronchitis, infections… In this way, the negative effects overcome the advantages.

Lots of teenagers are becoming dependents on drugs. They usually say “yes” to try or consume these substances. Although it allows adolescents to have funnier experiences, it also can produce some negative effects which will have an effect on the future. Therefore, teens should learn to say no more times and think about their future health. What are we waiting to make them to come to their senses?