The Influence of Substance Use on Adolescent Brain Development
- Article
- Scientifically Validated
This article reviews the existing literature on neurocognition, brain structure, and brain function in adolescent substance users with an emphasis on the most commonly used substances.
This scholarly article includes a lot of scientific language that may be unfamiliar but it does provide a wealth of information about the impact substance use on the adolescent brain and the importance of prevention. This may be best reviewed together with The Teen Brain resource.
Who Should Use
Anyone who is interested in learning more about the neurodevelopment of the adolescent brain as it relates to alcohol and marijuana use should read this article including: parents of young adolescents (12-16); parents of older teens/young adults (17-25); parents of adult children; adolescents/young adults; and teachers/community support.
Scientific Background
The information presented in this resource comes from multiple citations that are documented at the conclusion of the article, and the collaborative research knowledge and field expertise of the following clinical professionals:
L. M. Squeglia, B.A., SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, VA San Diego Healthcare System, University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry
J. Jacobus, B.A., SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, VA San Diego Healthcare System, University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry
S. F. Tapert, Ph.D., VA San Diego Healthcare System, University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry
