SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN TEENAGERS By Blaze Dobson THE FOUR MAIN REASONS 1. To feel good 2. To feel better 3. To do better 4. Out of curiousity.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN TEENAGERS By Blaze Dobson

THE FOUR MAIN REASONS 1. To feel good 2. To feel better 3. To do better 4. Out of curiousity

THE MEDIA’S INFLUENCE

PEER PRESSURE

THE RISK FACTORS INVOLVED

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND EATING DISORDERS

WHAT CAN WE DO TO PREVENT IT?

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