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Health & Fitness

Reckless youths of Sayville

I am 23 years old, I have lived in Sayville my whole life and one thing that never ceases to bewilder me is that everyone who is in the age bracket of 18 to 28 has a theory that the only way to have fun in this area is by getting drunk or high. I'm not saying that going out and having a few drinks every now and then is such a big deal. What is a big deal is that this is all my peers do. I mean every night. There is not enough focus on helping young adults. That is why there have been an abundant amount of suicides and drug related deaths. This town is only concerned about parents and their young children that are under 18 years old. I find it quite sad that people in their 20's only way of having fun is by going under the influence. It's more serious than everyone thinks because I'm not stating any names but there have been countless numbers of Sayville High School graduates that have been charged with DWI's and driving while impaired on drugs. The bar scene is too highly glorified and that is the young adults gateway from boredom. There is a serious drug and alchohol problem with young adults and it needs to be addressed.

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