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Using Drugs to Deal with Stress and Trauma: A Reality Check for Teens

NCTSN Resource

Resource Description

Offers teens information about trauma, how it can affect them, and why they might use alcohol or drugs to deal with their experiences. This fact sheet helps teens understand the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, helps them recognize signs that they are abusing drugs, and provides suggestions for dealing with alcohol and drug abuse.

Published in 2008