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TeenHealthInfo on Drugs:

Using Alcohol
Alcohol is the most widely used drug by teens and adults in this country. Even though you are a teenager and are not legally allowed to drink in the United States, we know that there is a lot of peer pressure to have a drink at one time or another. Here you can find information on the effects of alcohol on your body and how to deal with peer pressures to drink.

Smoking
Many teenagers who smoke do not know the risks of smoking cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer.

Other Drugs
Teens continue to use other drugs in addition to alcohol and cigarettes. More and more teens are using marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Here you can learn about each of these drugs and the serious complications that can occur with using them.

Frequent Q & A
Can't find your answer in the links above? Click here to see many more questions that teens have about using drugs. We provide detailed answers too.