These days, young people have tried using illegal and legal drugs at an early age. Many sociologists said that the youth have imitated the bad habits from their parents and the community around them. This essay will discuss the causes and effects of this phenomenon.
One of the reasons for drug abuse among adolescents is that some drugs which are used for medical purposes are sold freely at pharmacy stores even at supermarkets, and these drugs can be bought without doctors’ prescription. As a result, youth may be able to purchase these medicines easily. With the accessibility of the medical drugs, teenagers have a chance to misuse it. For example, the Comix (a medical drug for treating respiratory disease) has a hallucinogenic effect if consumed in high doses, and In Indonesia found that many students have bought it in a supermarket and they have exceedly consumed it in order to experience the “fly effect”.
In addition, substance use among youth has become a crucial problem that needs extra attention from parents and the governments because it will affect their physical and mental health. Furthermore, Many drugs contain addictive chemicals which can cause addiction and health issues such as coronary heart disease. For instance, the survey by the Indonesia Ministry of Health shows that almost 70% of youth smokers in 2023 are experiencing the symptoms of cough and breathlessness. Additionally, health issues that arise because of smoking behavior can disrupt childrens’ learning activities.
In conclusion, the accessibility of certain drugs makes youth consume the drugs overdose, and lead them to serious health problems.