Do you suspect your teen is abusing drugs or alcohol?

By Dr THIYAGAR NADARAJAW

Peer pressure is one of the factors that can influence a teen into taking drugs or smoking. — Filepic

Teenagers face many challenges as they grow up and mature into adults.

Substance abuse is one of the pitfalls that they (and their parents) need to be aware of and guard against.

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