PHYSICALAND MENTAL EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE USE ON YOUTH: PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

The growing prevalence of drug use in society has affected the younger generation, which is leading to a great deal of social strife. Because this age is so technologically adept, many members of the younger generation are susceptible to addiction to a variety of unhealthy substances. According to Di Santo et al. (2020), recreational drug use can have long-term negative effects on one's health and major way of life. Drug addicts may mistakenly believe that they are generating some kind of developing activity. In addition, many young celebrities have developed drug addictions in an attempt to nd some amusement. As a result, this had a signicant negative impact on those individuals' lives. Addiction to drugs and alcohol has resulted in serious health risks, which have caused serious health problems that cause worry. Drug addiction is a common technique for people to cope with stress and sadness.