Teen Substance Abuse: Alcohol Influences and Risks

Understanding the factors that lead to underage alcohol consumption and the risks associated with substance use during the teenage years.

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Drugs Used to Terminate Pregnancy

A medical abortion uses a combination of two drugs to terminate an early pregnancy. A protocol employing mifepristone and misoprostol is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Factors That Influence Teenagers to Alcohol Abuse

The teenage years are a time when young people try to form an identity and fit in with their peers. They’re usually under pressure to perform at school and at sports. Getting into college is competitive and many teens are afraid of disappointing their parents or disappointing themselves.

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