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Teenage Athletes May be At Risk to Alcohol and Drug Addiction

By Peter Cutforth

May 29, 2018

Alcohol, alcohol abuse, Booze, drinking, liquor, substance abuse

Following a new study that found that young people turn to alcohol and drugs to deal with regular and intense exercise, 2 experts have reacted to the study saying that teens turn to alcohol and drugs to deal with societal pressures as well as sporting pressures.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand School of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), which surveyed almost 3500 teenagers,found that teenage athletes who worked out more than 4 times a week were more likely to develop substance-abuse issues.

In response to these findings, Dr Matthew Dunn, a senior lecturer in public health at Deakin University, said it’s not new that children who play regular sport can develop addictions to drugs and alcohol. He said external pressures can lead active teens to turn to drugs and alcohol, particularly teens who are sponsored or belong to a team or club.

Find out more https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/sport-focus/2018/05/12/teenage-sports-drug-alcohol-addiction/

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