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How is it that a lot of teens drink and smoke?
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Alcohol & tobacco.: 1. One reason is peer pressure. 2. Another reason is that this is often a time of angst & intoxication may make one oblivious to that. 3. Self - medication. 4. Boredom. 5. Poor judgment. 6. Experimenting. 7. Rebellion. 8. Mood disorders.
Answered 6/29/2013
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