Binge drinking, pot may harm teen brains

Binge drinking, pot may harm teen brains
Even teenagers know that downing 12 beers in a single night isn’t good for their bodies and can be dangerous. But a new study suggests that routine binge drinking like this may cause mental problems — including a reduced ability to think — that can last long after the hangovers have worn off.
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The age-old drinking question reconsidered
The question of the drinking age has long been a controversial issue, particularly on college campuses where drinking dominates the social scene. Those who argue the drinking age should stay 21 usually rely on incidents of alcohol abuse and statistics.
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Binge Drinking, Pot Could Put Teens’ Intellect at Risk: Study
TUESDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) — Heavy alcohol and marijuana use puts teenagers at risk for mental deficits that could persist into adulthood, according to a new study.
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