Current data on teen drug addiction & usage trends. Alcohol, marijuana, opioid and heroin statistics for high school students & youth included.
The aim of this study has been to investigate whether teenage boys with mixed drug abuse differ from those with pure alcohol abuse as concerns personality traits and platelet monoamine oxidase acti...
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Depression and anxiety · Broken relationships (family, friends, and romantic relationships) · Poor or declining health · Difficulty maintaining self-esteem · Grief, loss, or trauma · Problems making friends and feeling isolated
Use and abuse of drugs and alcohol by teens is very common and can have serious consequences. In the 15-24 year age range, 50% of deaths (from accidents, homicides, suicides) involve alcohol or dru...
Reading time: 10 mins ; AUTHOR: Ahmed Zayed, MD · Last edited on 06-28-2024 ; MEDICAL REVIEWER: Dr. Harshi Dhingra · Clinically reviewed on 06-28-2024
Common reasons teens abuse drugs include: Curiosity · Stress · A desire to escape
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Many teens have a problem with substance abuse, such as alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs. Learn the warning signs and what puts teens at risk.
Adolescent substance abuse is a critical public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. The teenage years are a time of exploration and experimentation, but when...