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What is substance abuse?
Many teens try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, but using these substances is not safe or legal. Some teens try these substances only a few times and stop. Others can't control their cravings for them. This is substance abuse. Teens may try a number of substances, including cigarettes, alcohol, household chemicals (inhalants), prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and illegal drugs. The reason they do it may be because they want to fit in with friends or certain groups. They may also take a drug or drink alcohol because they like the way it makes them feel. Or they may believe that it makes them more grown up. Teens tend to try new things and take risks, and they may take drugs or drink alcohol because it seems exciting.
Is alcohol or drug abuse the bigger problem?
According to a report published by the charity Alcohol Concern, just over 58% feel alcohol misuse is the more serious social problem and twice as many people are dependent on alcohol than all......

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