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Alcohol and the Teen Brain
Age 15 · Biology
Alcohol reaches the brain quickly and can disturb a brain that is still growing. It can make learning, memory, sleep, mood control and behavior harder to manage.
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In the picture
- A bright linked network in the head: steady communication among many parts
- Dim scattered points with dark gaps: weakened and uneven communication
- A small glass of liquid between the heads: the drink that reaches the brain
- A crescent moon and pillow: sleep affected by the drink
Examples
- A student stays up late after drinking and cannot remember what was studied the next morning.
- A teenager feels more irritable or acts without thinking after drinking.
Key takeaways
- Alcohol can interfere with learning and memory while the adolescent brain is still developing.
- It can also disturb sleep, emotional control and behavior.
Quiz: Alcohol and the Teen Brain (Age 15)
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What can alcohol do to learning and memory in a developing adolescent brain?
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Besides learning and memory, what else does the card say alcohol can disturb?
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Why can alcohol be especially harmful to a teen brain?
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