Some kids get pushed into taking drugs because most of their friends do. Violence is another big problem that we have to face. Sometimes it gets so bad that when you are walking down the road it is not safe. In some schools kids are bringing knives and guns to school. A kid in sixth grade is on probation for pulling a BB gun on his sister.
Some people have to carry guns to protect themselves.
These problems are getting so bad it is not funny. The biggest problem today I think is gangs. Gangs collect kids that do drugs such as cigarettes, tobacco, pot, and other nasty things. The other big thing is weapons. Kids think weapons are cool, but really all they cause is trouble.