Drug dependence is a compulsion to take a drug to produce a desired effect or prevent unpleasant effects when the drug is withheld.
Juveniles use drugs due to peer pressure.
Commonly abused drugs include narcotic analgesic agents , benzodiazepines , cocaine , amphetamines , barbiturates , marijuana , LSD , and phencyclidine. Many labs now offer quick and inexpensive urine drug screening. Psychological counseling and parental support will be necessary in children with this problem.