I'm wondering if the parts in bold are correct in this sentence, or should I use the present simple?
People are becoming drug addicts for many reasons. Some start experimenting with drugs because they want to try something that everyone is talking about. They think that it could be fun, when in reality, they are ruining their lives a moment of pleasure.
anonymous wondering if the parts in bold are correct They are correct. anonymous should I use the present simple? No.
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anonymouswondering if the parts in bold are correct
They are correct.
anonymousshould I use the present simple?
No. For example, let's take the first sentence. Here you are commenting on a current trend. You are not talking about conscious life choice decisions, as in "People become architects for many reasons".