Growing up Quote by David Sheff

I think the reason kids get into drugs and smoking is they don't have anything to do.

— Richard Thompson

As parents, we need to talk to young people about drugs and make sure they understand that drugs are dangerous, addictive substances that can…

— John Walters

This stigma associated with drug use--the belief that bad kids use, good kids don't, and those with full-blown addiction are weak, dissolute, and pathetic--has…

— David Sheff

A certain group of adolescents evidence clear "druggie" behavior and attributes some time before they actually begin drug use.

— Virgil Miller Newton

We know that if we can prevent kids from trying drugs in their teenage years, we dramatically reduce the likelihood that they will go…

— John Walters

Certain people are more likely to use drugs because of whatever it is: They've suffered some trauma in their life. They have risk factors…

— David Sheff

“Also bearing witness to the unbearable nature of the vulnerability experienced by peer-oriented kids is the preponderance of vulnerability-quelling drugs. Peer-oriented kids will do…

— Gabor Maté

Educating young people about the harms of drugs is essential.

— John Walters

Kids, don't do drugs. Just be aware. They exist, they are real.

— Mac Miller

I think drugs are part of the magical possibilities of youth and I wouldn't be here if I had continued with it.

— Anne Lamott

“Here’s a life lesson for you kids: it’s much easier to go through something upsetting when you’re on drugs. The more intense the drug,…

— Cat Marnell

Many kids turn to selling drugs. It's not a good career choice, but they see it as a way to get money.

— Richard Harris