My advice as a youth to other youths on the dangers of drug abuse

📅 Published: August 16, 2025

📰 Source: thezimbabwean

Curated by AllZimNews.com

Life has become tough for our generation.

Many are carrying painful feelings they can’t talk about.

Some are weighed down by anxiety and depression, quietly fighting battles nobody else can see.

Others feel completely alone, with no one to turn to, and in that loneliness, drugs seem like an easy comfort.

Peer pressure is another trap—wanting to fit in with friends who are experimenting, or being afraid of being mocked for saying no.

And for many, the absence of strong family involvement leaves them without guidance or support, making them easy targets for bad influences.

But we need to be honest about where this path leads.

Drug abuse isn’t just about feeling high in the moment—it comes with heavy consequences that don’t go away easily.

It wrecks your body, leading to diseases like lung damage, heart problems, strokes, and even cancer.

It destroys your mind, leaving you with mental health conditions that make life even harder than before.

It increases the risk of accidents, and for some, it pushes them towards suicide when they can’t cope anymore.

I’ve seen bright futures cut short, talented young people unable to reach their goals, and families left in tears.