The world is a dangerous place for a teenager’s brain
The teen brain is more susceptible to the perils of marijuana, alcohol, and electronics
The brain of an adolescent is no different in size or shape than that of an adult. On a standard CAT scan or MRI the brain of a parent and his teenage daughter would be indistinguishable. But, in terms of development, their brains are worlds. Perhaps that is why the teen brain is more susceptible to drugs, alcohol and electronics.
The teen brain is diffe…
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