Dr. Barry Dworkin

Survey cannot prove causality between teen concussions and drug abuse

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 27, 2014

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Source:

Teens with history of concussion more likely to use drugs, alcohol: study

Reference:

Substance Use and Related Harms Among Adolescents With and Without Traumatic Brain Injury

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