Teens can have access to many different types of drugs both at school and outside of school. Drugs such as ecstasy and ketamine are often available at parties with teens present. Heroin, hallucinogens and cocaine are other drugs commonly found on school campuses. Readily available household products can also be used as inhalant drugs. Easy access to drugs encourages teen drug abuse. There are numerous long-ranging effects of teen drug abuse. Drug abuse causes adolescents to be more vulnerable to depression and suicidal behavior. Teen depression can be debilitating and cause teens to lose their ability to function successfully in school. Symptoms of depression can manifest themselves in the form of children being late to class and unable to complete homework or other assigned tasks. Teen depression may increase sexual promiscuity and the likelihood of early pregnancy leading to increased drop-out rates.
