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Treating mental illnesses is an important step in keeping youth away from alcohol and illegal drugs. About half of teens and young adults who receive alcohol or drug treatment also have mental disorders.
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Sources for Combating Parental Stress

1Evenson, Ranae J., and Robin W. Simon, 2005. Clarifying the relationship between parenthood and depression." Journal of Health and Social Behavior 46: 341-58.

2 Scott, Elizabeth. 3/12/2006. Social Support: The hows and whys of cultivating a circle of friends, last referenced 1/25/07.
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Created on 2/20/07