1. Affects of Drug use on adolecense
Introduction Adolescence, broadly defined as the second decade of life, is the period of time during which many people begin to use alcohol and other drugs, and often do so heavily. ... It does not appear that adolescent alcohol abuse is a problem that will soon disappear. ... Evidence is accruing that alcohol, and perhaps other drugs, impact brain function and behavior differently during adolescence than during adulthood. ... Linda Spear (2000a,b) suggests that the following changes are all typical of adolescence and should, along with other factors, be considered in any ...
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