Adolescent Brain Development

Adolescent Brain Development
By Josh, Mary, Amanda, Anna, and Caleb

Contents
Brain Development
Effects of Alcohol Use
Teens and Understanding

Brain Development
Contrary to previous beliefs, the human brain is
still developing during teen years and even into the 20’s. There is a second overproduction of grey matter at this age, after which the brain goes through a pruning period. Teens can control the way that their brains develop.

Effects of Alcohol Use
Teens are more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol than adults. They can suffer long-term effects as a result of drinking alcohol.

Teens and Understanding
Teens differ from adults in their ability to read and understand emotions. Their frontal lobe,
which controls rational thinking, is less active than the amygdala, which is involved in discriminating fear and other emotions. Since teens process information differently than adults,
arguments between parents and teens.