Substance abuse coalition set for Nov. 8

Substance abuse coalition set for Nov. 8
Franklin/Fulton County Drug and Alcohol Program will host a community coalition for the prevention of substance use and abuse on Nov. 8 at Manito Center.
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Heavy alcohol use suggests a change in normal cognitive development in adolescents
Alcohol, to an adolescent, is often seen as a rite of passage. Many teenagers view alcohol (as well as other drugs) as a gateway to adulthood, but are often blissfully unaware of the damage that it can cause to their bodies. A new study of the effects of excessive alcohol and other drugs in adolescents has shown that both alcohol and marijuana overuse can cause serious detrimental effects on the …
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Alcohol increases reaction time and errors during decision making
( Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research ) There has been an abundance of research on the effects of alcohol on the brain, but many questions regarding how alcohol impairs the built-in control systems are still unknown. A new study released in the January 2011 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, which is currently available at early view, explores that subject in detail …
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