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Why is drug use an issue for young Australians? In the past years, drug use among young Australians has been an increasing issue affecting many peoples lives. Drug use seen in youth across Australia is a huge issue impacting thousands of lives every day. In todays Australian culture it is common that high school students explore the world of drugs, being the experimental phase of their lives. (What are the highest risk periods for drug abuse among youth?, 2003) Being exposed to so many drug abusers, the stories that are shared around schools about drugs incise young growing minds to try the product that is seen as ‘cool’. Across Australia, 40% of people over the age of 14 have used illicit drugs in their lifetime (Drug abuse, 2019). The culture in society has gradually grown towards illegal drug use therefor affecting more people. Over the years the accessibility to drugs have grown with an affordable price tag on many illicit products (What are the highest risk periods for drug abuse among youth?, 2003). Young people in Australia are intrigued with the experience of drugs, creating many drug abusers throughout society and creating many negative long term effects for the future of Australia.


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