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Stress and Drug Use: What Every Parent Should Know

This article discusses the impact of stress on young people and the science behind what is going on in the brain at this time. It provides parents with brief information about prescription stimulants and their potential risks to students under stress. It also serves as a resource hub, linking to a handful of other articles on stimulants and school stress.

External Link

https://drugfree.org/parent-blog/stress-drug-use-every-parent-should-know/

Related Topics

Parenting/Caregiving
Substance Use
Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Addiction

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