October 21, 2010

Heavy Alcohol Use Suggests a Change in Normal Cognitive Development in Adolescents

ScienceDaily for October 20, 2010 reported on alcohol and adolescents.

Alcohol, to an adolescent, is often seen as a rite of passage. Many teenagers view alcohol (as well as other drugs) as a gateway to adulthood, but are often blissfully unaware of the damage that it can cause to their bodies. A new study of the effects of excessive alcohol and other drugs in adolescents has shown that both alcohol and marijuana overuse can cause serious detrimental effects on the development of the teenage mind.