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The Facts:
Substance Use & the
Teen Brain:
Teen brain development & substance use, teen use trends and prevention tips.
9%
of all overdose-related deaths
occurred in individuals aged less
than 24 years in the US
Opioids
specifically heroin, were the
cause of the highest overdoes death
rate among those aged 15-19 in 2015
772
drug overdose deaths
occurred among adolescents
aged 15-19 in 2015
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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
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Positive
Choices
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on Drugs
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