Is your next pediatric patient an addict?
There have been decreases in the use of illicit drugs by youngsters in our country. However, the reality is that great numbers of children continue to use these substances. A review is provided of the use of illicit drugs by children. In addition, the consumption of alcohol and cigarettes by youngsters also is considered.
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Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8883.
D000293:Adolescent; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008297:Male; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D013287:Illicit Drugs