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How do you feel about drinking and drug abuse in college?

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Not a good idea: This is not a good idea at anytime...College or not...

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

College: Youngsters go to college for reasons, this is not one of them, plus they are very costly habits and delay you from pursuing your goals.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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