A 46-year-old member asked:
I'm wondering what effect does alcohol and drug abuse have on teenagers?
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Dr. Ricardo Borregoanswered
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Nothing good: No teenager should be experimenting or using alcohol or drugs. The detrimental effects on young adults can only lead to long term problems.
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