Negative attitudes will rub off negatively on you, resulting in the same things, or possibly even worse things than happened to Ben. Stay in school. Education and Knowledge is the key to success in everything you do in life. It will help you make the right decisions when you and your friends aren't sure what is right and what is wrong. Say no to drugs.
Drugs are a dead end road.
Drugs are for quitters and losers. Just say no to drugs. Chase and follow your dreams. Everyone has a dream, some take longer and are harder to get than others, but persistence, patience and hard work pay off. Listen to Ben's personal testimony of the obstacles he had to overcome in order to achieve his dream.