Legal drugs and teenager

A drug is any substance that changes the way the mind and body work. Some drugs such as alcohol are legal, while others such as heroin are illegal. Still others such as inhalants have both illegal and illegal.

Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant that can affect people in many different ways. Some people are relaxed by the drug. Others lose their inhibitions completely so they do stupid, and sometimes dangerous, things. Some people become alcoholics. Alcoholics are people who are addicted to alcohol. Alcohol addictions destroys the lives of millions of people every year. Even though alcohol is legal for adults, it is illegal for teenagers. However, teenagers are drinking more than ever. Studies show that a third of American teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 drink at least once a week. Many of them drink alcoholic fruit drinks. These sweet drinks often have more alcohol than beer or wine.

Inhalants
Inhalants are drugs that you can inhale or breathe in and get high. Inhaling, or sniffing, is very popular with very young teenagers because the products are easy to find. They are also inexpensive. Common household products such as glues, nail polish remover, lighter fluid, spray paints, deodorant, hair sprays, and cleaning fluids are sniffable. Most sniffers give up inhalants and start using alcohol or other drugs when they have more money. Inhalants can cause brain damage and even death.