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Health Risks of Underage Drinking

  Research continues to discover the physical, neurobiological, psychological and social consequences of teenage drinking. The costs of early heavy drinking, experts say, appear to extend far beyond the time that drinking takes away from doing homework, dating, acquiring social skills, and the related tasks of growing up. Mounting research suggests that alcohol causes more…

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Health Risks of Underage Marijuana Use

Marijuana use can greatly impact a teen’s health and wellbeing.  Marijuana contains THC, tetrahydrocannabinol, a psychoactive chemical that distorts how the mind perceives the world (sights, sound, time, touch, etc.).  THC’s effects are harmful to teens no matter how consumed.  The amount of THC in marijuana has greatly increased over the years, causing it to…

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Health Risks of Underage Tobacco Use

ADDICTION   LEARNING DIFFICULTIES   MEMORY PROBLEMS   ANXIETY ISSUES   CANCER/DISEASE Tobacco in any form is harmful and can have serious health consequences.   Underage tobacco use is ILLEGAL.  One must be 21 years or older to purchase and use tobacco products in the United States.                …

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Illinois Youth Survey Results/Statistics

The Illinois Department of Human Services funds the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) every other year. The IYS is a self-report survey completed by students in 8th, 10th and 12th grades.  It is designed to gather information about a variety of health and social indicators including substance use patterns and attitudes of Illinois…

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