title: Is your next pediatric patient an addict?
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8883.
authors: H B
authors: HB
authors: Waldman
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D013287:Illicit Drugs