May 2016 PMID 26984684

Alcohol and Drug Use and the Developing Brain.

Lindsay M Squeglia, Kevin M Gray

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Adolescence is a critical period for brain development, during which rates of alcohol and drug use increase, potentially impacting neural growth and cognitive abilities.
Research using long-term studies shows that certain brain features, such as poor neuropsychological performance and reduced brain volume, may exist before substance use, making some youth more vulnerable to heavy alcohol and drug use later on.
Heavy substance use during adolescence is linked to negative effects on brain structure and function, including faster gray matter decline, impaired memory and attention, and altered brain activity, highlighting the need for more diverse and detailed research to fully understand these interactions.]

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