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Basically for the same reasons that they drink alcohol or tobacco. The reasons are

1. To relax and feel better.
2. To get out of depression (it does not help!).
3. To gain peer acceptance and fit in with a group.
4. They are insecure and lack confidence.
5. Some of them try it out only once but soon get addicted!

Teens are at a very vulnerable stage in their life. They may be pressurized by others to do drugs or they may try it only once but may get addicted. Drugs are highly addictive so it is essential not to try it. There are no medicines to stop addiction and drugs produce psychological and physical dependence due to which the addict becomes ready to anything for the drugs. The addict believes that the drugs are essential for his well being and hence gets sucked deeper into the addiction cycle.

The various types of drugs are listed below.
Marijuana
Marijuana comes from the leaves of the hemp plant. The leaves and flowers are either smoked, eaten or drunk to produce intoxicating effects. Marijuana is fat soluble and hence is stored in the fat cells. The highest concentration of fat cells is in the brain, lungs and liver. Here marijuana acts as a poison damaging the cells in these areas.
For teens the negative effects of this drug are:

1. Interference with your ability to perform well in school.
2. Loss of interest in hobbies and other activities.
3. Becoming paranoid and afraid.
4. Developing a dependency on marijuana and being unable to function without it.
5. Loss of will power and motivation.

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