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Scientists study the adolescent brain to understand substance use risk

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 7 January 2025
Originally posted by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 7 January 2025
Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents.
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A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not.