• technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 month ago

    My questions is, is this a general risk for everyone, or only those with existing risk factors?

    It’s neither. It’s just a correlation.

    I think there’s an obvious case to be made that developing brains should be shielded from substance use,

    It’s not obvious. It’s completely vague, condescending, and oppressive to kids. Literally everything is a “substance”.

    • Consequences of adolescent drug use

      Adolescence is a period of critical development in the brain and body. Developmental changes in the brain lead to adolescents exhibiting heightened impulsiveness, which can lead to risky behaviors that may have long-term consequences [1, 2]. In particular, the use of both licit and illicit substances in adolescence can produce both acute and enduring effects on brain function and behavior. Of great concern is the fact that the prevalence of substance use disorders as an adult is greater if substance use is initiated during adolescence [3], however, other issues can persist into adulthood both related and unrelated to continued use. Alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine are among the most commonly used substances in adolescents, in part due to their availability, perceived lack of risk, and use in social settings [4].

      I’m not a buzzkill, the science of how we grow is, sorry.