There are many people who use illegal substances and think that doing so is harmless fun. However, there are many reasons why people use illegal substances and many consequences to using as well. Most of the causes for illegal drug using are commonly known. Teenagers enjoy taking risks with drugs because of the thrill of doing so brings. They also want to feel independent and forget about their parents' rules. Curiosity is a component because teens want to experiment. Peer influence is probably the biggest factor concerning teens and drugs because it is easier to say "okay" to risking drugs, than to say no and appear not cool. People abuse drugs to get high and to feel the effects the different drugs bring about.
             Signs of drug exploitation are recognizable in a substance abuser. According to Street Drugs, the indications of narcotics are "lethargy, drowsiness, euphoria, nausea, constipation, constricted pupils, and slowed breathing." The signs of hallucinogenic use are being in a "trance-like state, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate, insomnia, hallucinations." Alcohol abuse is recognized as "slurred speech, impaired judgment and motor skills, uncoordination, confusion, tremors, drowsiness, agitation, nausea and vomiting, respiratory ailments, and depressants." (streetdrugs.org, 1, 2, 3, 4 ).
             Cocaine's side effects are "excitability, euphoria, talkativeness, anxiety, increased pulse rate, dilated pupils, paranoia, agitation and hallucinations". The signs of marijuana abuse are:
             mood swings, euphoria, slow thinking and reflexes, dilated pupils, increased appetite, dryness of mouth, increased pulse rate, delusions and hallucinations." (streetdrugs.org 3, 4).
             According to "Bupa," the signs that parents can look for in his or her child are: " change in sleeping pattern, lethargy, sudden mood changes, altered appetite, unexpected aggressio...