Whose Fault Is It? Adolescents abuse illegal drugs for several reasons. If a teen is abusing drugs, your family is no different from many other families today. The question some may ask themselves is, “Why does a child do drugs?” This research paper will explain some of the reasons adolescents abuse drugs. Parents cannot blame themselves for all of a teen’s actions. Two major reasons for adolescents abusing illegal drugs are peer pressure and …showed first 75 words of 742 total…

…showed last 75 words of 742 total…Amish community looks more worthwhile” (Labi, Nodi). This Amish college student realized the stability of her community was more satisfying than the thrills of abusing illegal drugs. <> In this research paper, a clearer understanding of the reasons adolescents abuse illegal drugs has been clarified. It is probably not a parent’s fault that their teen is abusing drugs. Peer pressure, depression, stress, and family problems are the major reasons a teen may be abusing drugs.