Controversies about the enhanced vulnerability of the adolescent brain to develop addiction

Controversies about the enhanced vulnerability of the adolescent brain to develop addiction

Adolescence, defined as a transition phase towards autonomy and independence, is a natural time of learning and adjustment, particularly in the setting of long-term goals and personal aspirations. It also is a period of heightened sensation seeking, including risk taking and reckless behaviors, whic...

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Main Authors: Aurélien eBernheim, Olivier eHalfon, Benjamin eBoutrel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
adolescence
impulsivity
Animal Models
drug addiction
brain imaging
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphar.2013.00118/full

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