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Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking On Adolescent Brain Development

This bulletin outlines some of the consequences of underage drinking including the effect that drinking can have on adolescent brain development. As outlined in the bulletin, studies show that continued use of alcohol and other drugs may hinder youth’s advancement to more complex stages of thinking and social interaction.

URL

http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/families/facts/brain.aspx

Agency

Dept. of Justice

Section

Publications

Topic

Substance Use/Misuse