The Science Behind Young People's Substance Use
The prefrontal cortex is the area of the brain that governs judgment and decision-making, and it is the last part of the brain to develop. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this could explain why teens are more prone to risk-taking, why they are particularly vulnerable to drug abuse, and why exposure to drugs at this critical time of their lives may cause future substance use issues. Drugs and the Developing Brain is a visually stimulating program for young people in the 14-18 age group.
The prefrontal cortex is the area of the brain that governs judgment and decision-making, and it is the last part of the brain to develop. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this could explain why teens are more prone to risk-taking, why they are particularly vulnerable to drug abuse, and why exposure to drugs at this critical time of their lives may cause future substance use issues. Drugs and the Developing Brain is a visually stimulating program for young people in the 14-18 age group.
