You could say this about teens or toddlers. And here's why: After infancy, the brain's most dramatic growth spurt occurs in adolescence, and that growth means things get a little muddled in a teen mind. Teen brains are also wired to seek reward, act out, and otherwise exhibit immaturity...
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Learning about sex makes you more likely to go out and do it, right? Nope. According research published in 2012 by the nonprofit Guttmacher Institute, any sex education at all delays teen sex. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now Get the world’...
If you noticesigns that your teen may be using substances, address the situation quickly to prevent permanent brain damage and the many other problems that arise from substance abuse and addiction. If addiction is present,drug rehab treatmentmay be needed. That said, your first step is to...
within a couple of hours -- at least once per month. Teen alcohol use is associated with a higher risk of death and serious injuries. Teen alcohol use increases the risk of violence, unsafe sex, and other dangerous behaviors. Alcohol can also affect the brain development of a growing teen...
Jeffrey Dahmer'sthird murder victimwas 14-year-old James Doxater. Dahmer offered the boy money to pose for nude photos after spotting the teen outside a Wisconsin gay bar on January 16, 1988. Dahmer drugged, then strangled Doxater.
Puberty is a period of fast growth during which the body achieves reproductive maturity. During this stage, other body systems also mature. It is a time of rapid brain development, identity creation for boys and girls, and significant emotional changes. Adjusting to puberty may be challenging for...
Perceptions of parent cannabis use shape teen attitudes Wed, 2024-12-04 09:40 Teens who think their parents use cannabis are more likely to hold favorable attitudes toward the drug and to consider trying it themselves, according to a new study. The research also reveals that parental monitoring...
Jeffrey Dahmer'sthird murder victimwas 14-year-old James Doxater. Dahmer offered the boy money to pose for nude photos after spotting the teen outside a Wisconsin gay bar on January 16, 1988. Dahmer drugged, then strangled Doxater.
Some of the most commonrisks of underage drinkinginclude: Brain Development:The teenage years are a critical period for brain development, and theeffects of alcohol on theteen braincan stall this development. During adolescence, anarea of the braincalled the amygdala, which is responsible for fear...