Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of complimentary/alternative medicines (CAM) and adolescents?
1. Adolescents openly discuss their use of CAM.
2. CAM interactions with prescription and over-the-counter medications can lead to toxic effects.
3. Half of adolescents have used CAM.
4. Family and peer use of CAM has no influence on adolescent use.
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1. Adolescents are often reluctant to discuss their use of CAM.
2. Interactions with prescription and over-the-counter medications can lead to toxic or sub-therapeutic effects.
3. Nearly 80% of adolescents have used CAM therapies in their lifetime.
4. If an adolescent reports use by a close family member or peer, then he/she is more likely to also use CAM.
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