CDC study: Stress is driving some teens to drugs, alcohol
The new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more than 70% of teens are using substances to feel more relaxed.
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Feb 9, 2024, 11:12 AM
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8ds agoA new study has found that more teens are turning to drinking and doing drugs to cope with stress.
The new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more than 70% of teens are using substances to feel more relaxed.
Researchers say it is also to deal with depression.The findings were based on nearly 10,000 teens over an eight-year period.
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