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Substance Abuse Rates Are Higher in the LGBTQ Community

Substance Abuse Rates Are Higher in the LGBTQ Community

Tobacco has always been said to be a gateway into heavier alcohol, drug and substance use among the teens. This was proven in 2007, when a study at Columbia University found that the nicotine in tobacco products poses a significant risk of structural and chemical changes in developing brains. These changes actually put teens at greater risk of developing addictions to alcohol and drugs.

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