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What You Need to Know About Alcohol and the Developing Teenage Brain

Resource Type

Online - Parent/Child

Description

Research indicates that the earlier a person starts drinking, the more likely that person will develop serious problems with alcohol or drug addiction later in life. Because of the serious short- and long-term effects of alcohol use and misuse, it is essential that teens, parents, teachers, and health professionals gain a deeper understanding of teenage drinking and brain development, and we must all work together to dispel common misconceptions about teens and alcohol.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adolescence (13-21)

Web Address

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/news/what-you-need-know-about-alcohol-and-developing-teenage-brain

Languages

English

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