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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.

Medicine Drug Information

Educational information only. This explains health information to discuss with a qualified clinician; it is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment. Medical Information & Safety.

Definition

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.

Concept record

Canonical title
Drugs and Young People
Alphabetical key
D
Category
Medicine Drug Information
Content type
Medicine Reference
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Adolescent drug use
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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