Effect of Drugs and Alcohol on the Adolescent Brain

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Facts About Adolescent Drug Use• Misuse <strong>of</strong> prescription drugs second now only tomarijuana as most prevalent drug problem in U.S.– Rates <strong>of</strong> Non-medical Use <strong>of</strong> Pain Relievers (Past Year)• 18-25 y.o.: 11.8%• 12-17 y.o.: 7.5%• >26 y.o.: 3.1%– Risk <strong>of</strong> abuse or dependence greater for those whoinitiated use before age 16» (SAMHSA, 2006)
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