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Controlled Substances: Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol, Marijuana

Why are youths resorting to substance and drug use? 

April 21, 2022

4 kids drinking in teen's bedroom

With a rise of substance use among youths, a CHOC experts explains to parents why teens are turning to substances and drugs, and how to help.

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Controlled Substances: Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol, Marijuana Mental Health Teens - Adolescent Health Gabriela Hernandez

What parents need to know about marijuana  

March 24, 2022

A CHOC pharmacist explains what marijuana is, how it can negatively affect the bodies of children and teens and how parents can help.

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Controlled Substances: Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol, Marijuana Pharmacy Teens - Adolescent Health Codi Peterson

Teen advisers offer tips on avoiding peer pressure to vape

February 20, 2020

The rise in vaping among teens is alarming to pediatricians & parents. It’s common for teens’ first exposure to come from peer pressure.

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Controlled Substances: Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol, Marijuana Health Teens - Adolescent Health Dr. Katherine Williamson Popular

Teen Marijuana Use on The Rise: What Parents Should Know

March 23, 2018

Did you know that 45%of all high school seniors have tried marijuana? Teen marijuana use now exceeds cigarette use among high schoolers.

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Synthetic Cannabinoids aka Synthetic Marijuana: What Parents Should Know

January 22, 2018

Sgt. Phil McMullin of Orange PD on the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids and its rise in popularity among teens.

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Effects of Secondhand Smoke on Children

January 17, 2018

Growing children, whose lungs and hearts are still developing, are at risk for greater effects of secondhand smoke.

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Stimulants Abuse in Teens

May 3, 2017

Final exams are right around the corner and teens may be tempted with dangerous stimulants to cram in some last-minute late-night studying.

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