TeenHealthInfo on Drugs:
— Please click below to learn more about alcohol, smoking and using other drugs.
Using Alcohol
Alcohol is the most widely used drug by teens and adults in this
country. Even though you are a teenager and are not legally allowed to
drink in the United States, we know that there is a lot of peer pressure
to have a drink at one time or another. Here you can find information
on the effects of alcohol on your body and how to deal with peer
pressures to drink.
Smoking
Many teenagers who smoke do not know the risks of smoking cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer.
Other Drugs
Teens continue to use other drugs in addition to alcohol and cigarettes.
More and more teens are using marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Here you
can learn about each of these drugs and the serious complications that
can occur with using them.
Frequent Q & A
Can't find your answer in the links above? Click here to see many more
questions that teens have about using drugs. We provide detailed
answers too.
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