Which of the Following May Best Explain Why Substance Misuse

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may best explain why substance misuse in early adolescence raises the individual's lifetime risk for SUD?

• A)Adolescents are more likely to use marijuana than adults, which acts as a "gateway" to lifelong drug misuse.
• B)The amygdala region in the brain is not yet developed in adolescence.
• C)Adolescents use the prefrontal cortex to make decisions more than adults do.
• D)Memories associated with strong emotions are stronger and more deeply entrenched in adolescence than adulthood.

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