J.L. (18)

I saw cocaine for the first time when i was in middle school. Then, a close friend overdosed a couple years later. I still have a hard time driving past our favorite hangout spots.

A.P. (17)

every time i visit the girls' bathrooms at school, i am immediately hit by the disgusting yet familiar scent of strawberry watermelon flavored vape juice. i don't use the school bathrooms anymore.

J.T. (16)

the media and modern, pop culture really glorify drug use. i watched my favorite actors look all shiny and glamorous while smoking a cigarette and taking a swig of whiskey. i was drawn and wanted to try it once too. looking back, i was still so naive.