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Is There Really a Problem?

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By this point you have learned a bit about what drugs are, what they can do to you, and some risks you encounter when you take them. Now, you are facing a decision. Are the experiences that you have had with drugs or alcohol “normal,” or is there a reason to seek help? I hope this chapter will help you to make up your mind.

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Schuckit, M.A. (1995). Is There Really a Problem?. In: Educating Yourself About Alcohol and Drugs. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6547-9_4

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