Teen Drinking
Drinking is more harmful to teens than adults because their ___________________.
brains are still developing
Teens are also at a _______ of developing addiction.
Higher risk
Drinking during the adolescent growth period can lead to ________ in brain function, particularly as it relates to memory, motor skills (ability to move) and coordination.
lifelong damage
Scientists believe that addiction is closely linked to what chemical messenger?
Dopamine
Teen drinking causes?
Bad grades; violent behaviors
Any rewarding activity from drugs or alcohol causes a _______ release.
Dopamine
Drivers ages 16–20 are 17 times more likely to die in a crash when ______ is involved
Alcohol
What does dopamine do to the brain?
Triggers the reward system in the brain
a period of time for which an intoxicated person cannot remember key details about a specific event or the event itself
Blackout
Drug use can cause problems with ______ ______ and _____________ that can last through adulthood.
attention, memory, and problem solving