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What Is Nicotine? for Parents
Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant. Those who start smoking before age 21 have the hardest time breaking the habit.
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Recreational Drugs and Pregnancy for Parents
Drug use during pregnancy can cause many problems, both in the mother and baby.
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What Is PCP? for Parents
PCP abuse is less common these days, mostly because of the drug's scary side effects. Find out more about the drug phencyclidine.
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Kids and Smoking for Parents
The health risks of smoking are well known, many young people still do it. Here's how to help your kids avoid smoking or quit, if they've already started.
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Dealing With Addiction for Teens
Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction - from recognizing the warning signs to suggestions to help you stay clean.
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A to Z Symptom: Seizure for Parents
Seizures can be frightening, but most last only a few minutes and stop on their own.
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Heroin for Teens
Heroin is a highly addictive drug made from the seed pod of the opium poppy plant. Learn more about heroin and its effects in this article for teens.
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What Is Heroin? for Parents
Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal narcotic that can cause death when taken in excess.
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A to Z: Drug Withdrawal, Newborn for Parents
Newborn babies who were exposed to drugs or alcohol while in the womb can develop this syndrome after birth. Learn about it here.
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What Are "Magic" Mushrooms? for Parents
Some kinds of mushrooms are considered illegal drugs because they contain substances that cause people to hallucinate. Find out more about hallucinogenic mushrooms.