Drugs and the Teenage Brain

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Drugs and the Teenage Brain

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Most kids grow dramatically during their adolescent and teen years.

Their young brains, particularly the prefrontal cortex that is used to make decisions, are growing and developing, until their mid-20’s.

Long-term drug use causes brain changes that can set people up for addiction and other problems. Once a young person is addicted, their brain changes so that drugs are now the top priority.

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