title: Adolescent Brain Development and Drugs.
abstract: New scientific discoveries have put a much different perspective on our understanding of adolescent behavior. Research now suggests that the human brain is still maturing during the adolescent years. The developing brain may help explain why adolescents sometimes make decisions that are risky and can lead to safety or health concerns, including unique vulnerabilities to drug abuse. This new science can be useful in revising prevention strategies to be more effective.
authors: Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School.
authors: Ken C
authors: KC
authors: Winters
authors: Amelia
authors: A
authors: Arria