Tell me some possible solutions to stop this?

Question

More and more teenagers use alcohol and drugs.

Answer 1

If we as a nation knew the answer to this question it would end alot of the worlds problems..

Answer 2

you can't hun. i suggest you don't try. you can minimize an individuals drug intake by engaging them in other activities away from their drug of choice. however, you may find that they like their drugs more then they like you. if that's the case, respect their freedom and let them go.
you can't save everyone.
but if you attempt to do anymore then voice your opinion, then you may end up depressing them and they may chose to drink or smoke more.
as an adult drug user, and as a citizen of the free world i ask that you do not try to STOP anyone. you may cause more harm then you are preventing. i have learned from experience that you can't stop anyone from doing anything. if they want to do something they will, and you don't have a preyer to stop them.
if they are hurting you or others directly (IE: stealing, abusing, ect.) please contact the authorities or take the appropriate steps so that they are not endangering others. remember that teenagers are naturally depressed and may look to drug for comfort. and if they aren't doing synthetic chemicals (E, GHB, Meth, Heroin, Coke, ect.) but are just smoking pot, or drinking alcohol. most will grow out of it, its expensive and a hassle to obtain. but the lasting negative side effects are negligible. remember that in many countries drugs have served many purposes in the economy and society, and have been used as a spiritual tool since way before the biblical era all across the globe. the idea that drugs are bad is a recent idea (20th century) and you can't turn the world on a dime.
i support the idea that you set an example and don't use drugs yourself and distance yourself from those that do if it makes you uncomfortable. but please dont push others to stop. it wont help anything.
i hope this helps, but if it doesn't I'm sure there are lots of people that are willing to disagree with me.

Answer 3

Allowing parents to kick their as*es when they are caught the first time.
Seriously it starts at home. Parenting is a tough job. Talk with your kids before sending them out into the world give them situations, tell them what options they may have when a problem arises. I think some parents forget they are the parent not their friends. there is a limit. I rather be my sons mother than their friend. I can be friends with them they are older. It is my job to guide and protect them.

Answer 4

Give them hope for the future. Turn off the TV, so they don't wallow in the despair of bad fiction and spoiled celebrities.

Help them find their calling, so they can work toward something tangible.