Alcohol’s Effects on Teenage Brain Development
Alcohol is known for its ability to produce intoxication, a state marked by lowered personal and social inhibitions, as well as feelings of euphoria. However, alcohol achieves its intoxicating effects...
View ArticleAdolescents at Risk for Alcohol Problems Exhibit Different Brain Functions
Adolescence is a time of increased brain activity. The prefrontal cortex is developing new, more advanced functioning relating to decision making, social understanding and the ability to see a...
View ArticleAdolescents with Family History of Alcohol Abuse More Likely to Develop...
A new study has found that adolescents with a family history of alcohol abuse are at a significantly higher risk of developing alcoholism in the future. Adolescence is a time when the brain is changing...
View ArticleDifference in Sensitivity to Alcohol between Adolescents and Adults Explored
It has long been known that teens are less sensitive to the motor-impairing effects of alcohol than adults, but researchers were previously unaware of the underlying mechanisms that make this so. A...
View ArticleEarly Marijuana Use and Amount of Marijuana Use May Affect Cognitive Function
Many research studies are adding to the growing body of evidence suggesting that young people who use marijuana are at risk of cognitive damage. A new study shows that those who start using marijuana...
View ArticleHeavy Drinking in Adolescents Can Seriously Alter Brain Development
A new study shows that heavy drinking and drug use by adolescents can lead to severe brain development problems. Robert J. Thoma, a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor of psychiatry at...
View ArticleTeen Drinking May Result in Permanent Brain Damage
Teens who drink are making a bad choice. Drinking as an adolescent can result in negative consequences, such as legal problems, discipline from parents, and secondary consequences like alcohol-related...
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