The part of the brain which controls reasoning and impulses – known as the Prefrontal Cortex – is near the front of the brain and does not fully mature until the age of 25.
Unfortunately, developing brains may be more prone to damage. This means that experimentation with drugs and alcohol can have lasting, harmful effects on your teen’s health.
Want to know more? Visit http://www.drugfree.org/teenbrain/science/behavior.html This site is full of helpful information to discuss and share with your teen.
Unfortunately, developing brains may be more prone to damage. This means that experimentation with drugs and alcohol can have lasting, harmful effects on your teen’s health.
Want to know more? Visit http://www.drugfree.org/teenbrain/science/behavior.html This site is full of helpful information to discuss and share with your teen.
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