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substance use and abuse across the life span  

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  • Substance abuse is a diverse and widespread societal problem. Experimentation often begins as early as the sixth grade (Simons-Morton, Haynie, Crump, Eitel, & Saylor, 2001) and can extend even into old age (Patterson & Jeste, 1999). [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Substance Use and Abuse Across the Life Span]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-QZ0DWZXN-F

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