Friday, July 29, 2011

Drugs and Teens

Columbia University made study that clearly shows that teens who use addictive substances have a far, far greater chance of becoming addicted than those who try drugs as an adult.

Research has shown that teen brains are still forming.  Tobacco, alcohol, drugs---they all set their hooks quicker and deeper in the adolescent mind.  One in 4 who use drugs younger than 17 will become addicted.  That's scary and eye opening. 

This information came from Steve Blow's column in DMN.

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