Why do young people take drugs?
What young people tell us is that the first time they take drugs it is usually out of curiosity, but if they try them again it will be because they want to get "high" or "feel good". There are various factors that appear to make it more likely that a young person might take drugs, which include: to fit in with a group; being excluded from school; being involved with the criminal justice system; experience of the care system; mental health problems; and having family members who take drugs or who appear not to mind if their children do. There is also evidence that those with particular personality types may take risks with drugs, particularly those who are sensation seekers and have impulsivity issues.
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