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-In 1998, 35.8 percent of traffic deaths of 15- to 20-year-olds were alcohol-related.
-In the 1990's, hospital emergency department episodes involving heroin nearly quadrupled among youths ages 12-17.
-Ecstasy is considered to be the most frequently used club drug.
-15 percent of teens are binge drinkers in any given month.
-Ninety-two percent of methamphetamine deaths reported in 1994 involved meth in combination with another drug, such as alcohol, heroin, or cocaine.
-alcohol-medication interactions may be a factor in at least 25 percent of emergency room admissions.
-Meth use can cause irreversible damage to blood vessels in the brain.
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Sources:
Jacobs, Edward A; Joffe, Alain; Lnoght, John R; Kulig, John. (2001) Alcohol Use and Abuse: APediatric Concern. Alcohol Use and Abuse.(108)
Legrand, Lisa N; Lancco, William G; McGue, Matt. (2005) Predicting Addiction. AmericanScientist. (93)
Schroeder, Steven A. (2005) An Agenda To Combat Substance Abuse, Health Affairs (24)
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Sources:
Jacobs, Edward A; Joffe, Alain; Lnoght, John R; Kulig, John. (2001) Alcohol Use and Abuse: A Pediatric Concern. Alcohol Use and Abuse.(108)
Legrand, Lisa N; Lancco, William G; McGue, Matt. (2005) Predicting Addiction. American Scientist. (93)
Schroeder, Steven A. (2005) An Agenda To Combat Substance Abuse, Health Affairs (24)
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