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Poor sleep? 'Early warning sign' for drugs and sexual activities in teens

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Poor sleep in teenage years could be an early warning sign for alcohol problems, illicit drug use and sexual behavior, research suggests.

Scientists found that adolescents with bad sleep habits were more likely to engage in risky behavior in the years to come than those who slept soundly.

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