Drug and Alcohol abuse is a patterned use of a drug substance in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves and others. The use of drugs and alcohol by teenagers continues to be a problem in our societies.being a teenager means going through a series of rapid changes and for others they may turn to alcohol and drugs as a way of dealing with changes and for others its a result of peer pressure and wanting to fit in with others, it is important to remember that drug and alcohol abuse only adds to your problems, they don't solve them. Signs of a possible problem with a teenager with drug and alcohol abuse may include a drop in grades,change of friends, stealing money. There are many dangers associated with substance abuse, impaired judgment due to substance abuse may result in inappropriate social behaviour,accidents and incidents of violence and loss of life due to an overdose