Teen Drug Use and Abuse

Teens may experiment with drugs but with continued use, this can lead to an addiction. Unlike adults, teens are in a critical developmental stage of their life involving physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and behavioral changes. These changes can contribute to the use and abuse of drugs. Learn about the risk factors, warning signs of drug use and abuse, and options that parents have to help their teen.

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