I had lots of fun with tennis balls, tennis ball cans and lighter fluid.
Yes, I spent all day with my buds. I used my bike to get everywhere as well as a skate board. Came home only when I heard the bell my mom would ring when dinner was ready.
As far as drugs, alcohol and bullies...we had them all in the 80's (when I was a teenager). All three were available at any given time. Yet, a majority did keep on even keel. Sure, some of the students in my school did get in very deep trouble with the vices. Accidents that killed(DUI) and other injuries from doing just stupid things.
Social media IMO only has helped other see what has been going on for a long time.