Is Drug Abuse by Teenagers Caused Because of a Failed Society or a Failed Family?

Question by Ghost Rider: Is drug abuse by teenagers caused because of a failed society or a failed family?
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Answer by Joshua B
Some may say that, but in reality, it is circumstantial. You may have 2 kids grow up in a poverty stricken neighborhood with a bad home life, but only one may abuse drugs. There are just too many factors to come up with the real reason of why some teenagers choose to abuse drugs.

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