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What are the different ways in which the issues of substance abuse and teen pregnancy might be related? Support your statement with facts either from the textbook or outside research.

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This solution discusses the ways in which substance abuse and teen pregnancy might be related.

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I suggest you look at this from two perspectives: biological and socioeconomical.

Socioeconomically, those of lower status have a higher incidence of substance abuse and, although not true universally, a higher teen pregnancy rate. Generally speaking, socioeconomically lower members of society tend to find it financially and sometimes socially difficult to stay within the traditional educational systems. How does this affect teenage pregnancy? Think safe-sex educational programs. Why does lower economic status hinder ability ...

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