Question

How do you think the media and social media platforms portraying drugs as the norm can affect the decisions of teens Or how teens view the dangers of drugs?

Answer 1

Social media exposes teenagers to alcohol-related advertising and substance-related content from their peers. Social media posts from peers and other teenagers may glorify the use of alcohol and drugs, Adolescents who use social media 70% nationwide are more likely to engage in alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use when compared to their offline peers.