The causes of illegal drug use

There is a lot of concern about the increasing use of “street” drugs and their possible physical and psychological effects. At the same time, the use of illegal drugs has become a major problem in today’s society. New research indicates that half of high school students will experiment with illegal drugs before graduation. There are many reasons people use illegal drugs. The most common reasons for drug use are peer pressure, availability, and curiosity.
One cause of drug use is peer pressure. There are very few people who will meet somebody who has not experimented with street drugs. Evidence shows that peer pressure is the biggest reason for drug use. It is very tempting for people to try drugs when their trustworthy friends offer them. Teenagers find it much easier to go with the crowd than to say no. Young adults feel that if they say no, their frien...