Health and wellness topic
Drugs and Young People
Drug use or misuse is especially dangerous for young people. Drug use can interfere with developmental processes in the brain, and lead to other health problems.
- Also known as
- Adolescent drug use, Adolescent Drug Use, Substance Use, Teen Drug Abuse
- Topic group
- Children and Teenagers, Substance Use and Disorders
Overview
Drug use or misuse is especially dangerous for young people. Drug use can interfere with developmental processes in the brain, and lead to other health problems.
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