Anti-Drug Use

Why do kids resort to drugs?

• Peer Pressure
• Self Medication/ Escape
• Stress
• Low Self Esteem
• Depression/ Anxiety

Drugs are not the best option

• Peer Pressure. Don't give into peer pressure. Even if you think it will make you fit in it is not worth it. High school doesn't last forever. Using drugs does. It will have long term effects. Instead of giving into peer pressure, walk away, stop being friends with these people. It may be hard at first but it will save you a lot of problems to come in the future.

Drugs are not the best option

• Self Medication. If you are going through a rough time, don't turn to drugs. It may seem like it will make everything feel better, but it won't. Instead of turning to drugs talk to someone about your problems. A friend, family member, counselor, therapist. Drugs may only make your problems worse in the end.

Drugs are not the best option

• Stress. If you are under a lot of stress, take some time to relax and self reflect. Don't rush into drugs. If your stress gets to the point where you are considering drugs talk to someone about it. Drugs will not help your stress. Stress you may be feeling can go away. There are lots of other solutions to stress, but drugs should not be one of them.

drugs are not the best option

• Low Self Esteem. Low Self Esteem should not motivate you to use drugs. All you have to do to get rid of low self esteem is become confident in yourself. Get some clothes that make you feel powerful and confident, do your hair, become healthier. Do what you can to make yourself feel better, but do not resort to drugs.

drugs are not the best option

• Depression/Anxiety. Depression and anxiety is something you need to see a doctor about. A doctor can prescribe you medical drugs to help you feel better with long term results. Drugs are not going to help you feel better for the rest of your life. But medical drugs, medicine will help you get better.

Don't Choose drugs!