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substance abuse in children of divorce  

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  • Research has shown that divorce can have negative health consequences for children, including increased risk of smoking and substance abuse. Longitudinal studies show that these can be both short- and long-term and can lead to chronic health problems in adolescence and adulthood. [Source: Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An Encyclopedia; Substance Abuse in Children of Divorce]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-Q0F2VS94-L

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