M.P. (17)

My doctors said my lungs are not doing too well. My dad is a chronic smoker and often smoked in the house when I was younger. I love running and used to be in the track team, but I suffer from secondhand lung damage. People often think that doing drugs and smoking doesn't hurt anybody around them, but there are always consequences for others. I hope more people will become aware of this and be more mindful in the future.

P.T. (15)

I told myself that I would only try it once. after all, i didn't want to seem all high and mighty in front of my friends when they offered. once turned into twice and the rest is obvious. I always tell myself that i can stop whenever i feel like it. i know thats not true...

K.A. (16)

I started because i saw my parents do it. It was just a normal part of our routine and I never really questioned it. When the kids at school started asking me, I felt like there was no reason for me to refuse. I wish I did...