More and more young people are using drugs and alcohol and as a result, breaking the law. What are the causes of this problem? What are some possible solutions?

In

this

cutting edge era, the

use

of

drugs

and liquor has been increasing day by day by teenagers and as a consequence, do not abide by the rules and regulations imposed by the government. In my opinion, peer pressure and popular media are the prime reasons for

this

problem.

However

, with the proper ,education

this

problem can be solved.

This

essay will articulate some of the causes and its plausible remedial measures in the forthcoming paragraphs.

To begin

with, there can be many factors influencing the youth to experience alcohol and

drugs

. But, the

first

and foremost factor is peer pressure. To elucidate it, sometimes teens are under the influence of their

friends

, who ask them to try once for the sake of their friendship or other reason. They were told that it would be thrilling and exciting to

use

such

products.

For instance

, an article published in " The Hindu newspaper" revealed that more than 50 % of teenagers start consuming alcohol under the influence of their

friends

.

Secondly

, the media or entertainment world

also

plays a major role in advertising

such

products.

For example

, famous TV personalities are seen to talk about the

use

of

drugs

openly in some TV shows these days.

Moreover

, many actors are seen to

use

such

products at their parties.

Therefore

, the youth try to follow their role models.

However

, they are detrimental to health.

On the other hand

, proper steps need to be taken to avoid

this

kind of lifestyle. In the

first

step, the government should take strict actions not only against the consumers but

also

against the

friends

who force them to consume.

In addition

, the government should start awareness programmes ,especially to the college/university campuses to educate the youth about the ill effects of its

use

.

Similarly

, parents should watch their children carefully in regards to their

friends

' circle, habits etc.

Additionally

, the people who came out of the rehabilitation centres should motivate others about its harmful effects. To sum up, nowadays, the young generation seemed to be more inclined towards the

use

of

drugs

and liquor. Various reasons like peer pressure and media; and preventive measures are discussed in

this

essay. I recommend that proper initiatives should be taken to overcome the problem.