Adolescent bodies, with a much faster metabolism and a lower level of body fat, are very different from those of adults. Also, they are growing very rapidly. All of these factors contribute to how kids' bodies respond to alcohol differently from adult bodies. An adolescent's emotional and mental growth occurs just as rapidly as his or her physical growth. When an adolescent abuses a drug, he or she is not engaging in activities that are essential for development, such as decision making, socializing, problem solving, exercising good judgment, reasoning, abstract thinking, exercising coping skills, and appropriately identifying feelings.
Drugs cheat adolescents of what can be the best years of their lives.
Courthouse Dr., Ellicott City, MD 21043. Drugs alter your entire body, both mentally and physically. You cannot think clearly when using illegal drugs such as marijuana, crack, cocaine, speed, LSD, PCP or inhalants. Some drugs, such as alcohol and tobacco, are legal for adults but not for kids. We make bad choices while under the influence of these drugs because we do not have all our senses to make clear judgments.