Entrapped By Addiction

We have a silent epidemic,
Killing off our next generation.
It starts with one poor choice,
And ends with a struggle against temptation.

No one likes to talk about it,
Until it hits close to home.
Even then most avoid the topic,
Because they feel they are completely alone.

The truth is it surrounds us,
And affects more people than you may know.
It may start off with a thrilling high,
But it always ends with demoralizing low.

As a society we must come together,
And find a way to fight for our youth.
They believe a one time high can't hurt them,
But we must make sure they know the truth.

Addition is a life-long battle,
Which starts from the very first high,
And no matter how "high" they may feel,
The battle won't end until they die.

Living high is no way to live,
Because it destroys you from the inside out.
You lose your friends and family,
And your future becomes nothing to dream about.

Before you know it you're living to get high,
And getting high to simply survive,
Everything else in your life has fallen apart,
And you're wishing you could find a way to thrive.

You want your life back,
But don't know how to make amends.
Destruction is your specialty,
And now you must find the strength to transcend.

How can you keep your dreams intact?
How can you avoid this affliction?
Make the right decision the first time around
To prevent being entrapped by addiction.