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.