This is so right. I highly agree that early drug abuse is highly dangerous specially for teen years who are in developing stage. We see that teen violence is increasing day by day. There are number of reasons behind this, but most probably drug/alcohol abusers are more prone to such violent activities. But whatever the case, this is the daunting scenario we have today of our younger generation. I read on this blog " parentingteens.com/.../ " that " Just recently, CNN reported a heart-breaking news about a Berkeley teen who was convicted in the murder of his father. The victim was raising three kids on his own when one of them, for reasons unknown, murdered him with a gunshot to the head.  The judge handling the case found the 16-year-old teen guilty of first-degree murder with an enhancement for using a gun in the death of his 40-year-old father."
So what do we all expect of our future which lies in the hands of our younger generation. The scenario was quite different in previous generations that have some believes and values.