Where Can I Find Information About Parents and Adults Talking About Teen Drug Abuse?
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I’m typing a paper on teen drug abuse and I’m trying to find information on what parents and adults are saying about the teen drug abuse in the community and I haven’t found what I’m looking for and was looking for some advice and help on finding information.
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Answer by AJ
Here you go.
http://www.theantidrug.com/advice/teens-today/generation-gap/parent-forum.aspx
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