Teen Drinking

Mental Illness Not Uncommon for Young Adults But Can Lead to Substance Abuse

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Few people make it through the teen years wound-free. During this time, teens are taking their first individual steps socially, romantically, and even intellectually. This can be nerve-wracking for even the healthiest teen. The fears and vulnerabilities of adolescence make

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Teen Drinking Leads to Lasting Deficits in Memory, Ability to Learn

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New findings from a team of American researchers indicate that teenagers who engage in regular, intermittent drinking can unwittingly trigger lasting dysfunction in the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for learning and memory. How can teen drinking affect

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