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How Does Teenage Depression Occur?
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Teenagers and drugs
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Although some surveys suggest that drug use in teens has decreased since 2001, the numbers are still quite high. Over 17% of high school students admit use of illegal drugs within one month of when they were asked and more than 40% of those over 12 years old say that they have tried an illegal substance at least once.
Some signs of possible drug use include:
Bloodshot eyes - Persistent cough
- Pupils of eyes extremely big (dilated) or extremely...
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