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Tips for Teens: The Truth About Hallucinogens
Published: March 2020
… on the brain, hallucinogens can cause lasting consequences for a user, such as psychosis or mental disorders.4 … information on how drugs affect the brain and body at teens.drugabuse.gov. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HALLUCINOGENS, … FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana
Published: May 2019
… Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects, affects brain … information on how drugs affect the brain and body at teens.drugabuse.gov. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MARIJUANA, CONTACT: … sexo. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Alcohol
Published: April 2021
… Q. WHY DO MY FRIENDS DRINK ALCOHOL IF IT ISUNSAFE? A. Many teens experience peer pressure to drinkalcohol, and some are looking for a way to cope with stress; however, underage drinking … FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Methamphetamine
Published: April 2018
… include depression, anxiety, fatigue, and intense craving for more of the drug.16 The “crash” often leads a person to … information on how drugs affect the brain and body at teens.drugabuse.gov. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT METHAMPHETAMINE, … FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants
Published: April 2018
… information on how drugs affect the brain and body at teens.drugabuse.gov. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INHALANTS, CONTACT: … seek help from a parent, teacher, or other caring adult. For 24/7 free and confidential information and treatment … FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Tobacco
Published: May 2019
… TOBACCO USE THE TRUTH ABOUT TOBACCO USE SLANG FOR CIGARETTES: SMOKES/CIGS/BUTTS SLANG FOR SMOKELESS … vaping, cigars, and hookah use—is particularly harmful for teens because your body is still growing and changing. … OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS MORE INFORMATION “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Steroids
Published: May 2019
… or using dirty needles to inject steroids puts you at risk for diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.3 Q&A? Q. WHAT … information on how drugs affect the brain and body at teens.drugabuse.gov. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STEROIDS, CONTACT: … FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Cocaine
Published: April 2018
… About 900,000 users ages 12 or older met the criteria for a diagnosable disorder with significant negative effects … information on how drugs affect the brain and body at teens.drugabuse.gov. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COCAINE, CONTACT: … 2017 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Heroin
Published: April 2018
… it can be life-threatening. Heroin poses special problems for those who inject it because of the risks of HIV, … information on how drugs affect the brain and body at teens.drugabuse.gov. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEROIN, CONTACT: … FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Sedatives
Published: March 2020
… than as prescribed by a doctor, such as to self-medicate for depression or anxiety. Long-term use may result in … information on how drugs affect the brain and body at teens.drugabuse.gov. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SEDATIVES, CONTACT: … FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR RESOURCES USED IN THIS “TIPS for TEENS,” visit store.samhsa.gov or call …