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ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE
What Are Synthetic Cannabinoids?
The general public might not understand what synthetic cannabinoids are. That wouldn’t be very surprising considering that this type of drug is constantly changing, constantly being altered, and renamed or reclassified by manufacturers to avoid confiscation by law enforcement.
What Happens to People Who Use Marijuana in Their Adolescent Years?
One important piece of data is that drug experimentation can be more damaging for young people than adults. Young people tend to be more impulsive, more likely to take risks when under the influence, etc. Furthermore, drug use has a potent effect on the body of a young person, creating great danger for developing an addiction.
Teenage Boys and Over the Counter Drug Abuse – A Habit More Prevalent Than Ever
According to new research, young men and adolescent boys are more likely to use over-the-counter drugs than young women and adolescent girls are.