REAL ADDICTION STORIES OF TEENS LIKE YOU

These are real stories from kids not so different from you who have struggled with drug addictions. You can read about how these teens lives changed because of their involvement with drugs of abuse and the challenges they faced turning their lives around.

Anabolic Steroids; Behind the Bulk: Craig's Story Craig took steroids because he wanted to look like an action figure. Craig did get bigger, but so did his problems.

Ecstasy; "E" is for Empty: Daniel's Story Daniel used and sold X at raves to feel popular — but he wound up completely alone.

Marijuana; The Lows of Getting High: Alby's Alby smoked pot to get away from his problems and fit in but soon discovered there's a high price to pay.

These stories are part of a joint project between NIDA and Scholastic, Inc.

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