A Conversation with Nora Volkow, M.D.

Part 8: What would you say to a parent who is struggling right now with a son or daughter’s addiction?

Part 1: What are the effects of alcohol and other drugs on adolescent brain development?

Part 2: What happens in the brain when someone drinks alcohol or takes drugs?

Part 3: Does using alcohol or other drugs affect someone’s behavior or personality?

Part 4: At what age is the human brain fully developed?

Part 5: How do you know if the problem is addiction or another medical problem?

Part 6: Why is it important to intervene early and what prevents a person with an addiction from accepting help?

Part 7: What are some things parents can do to address the risk of drug use among their children?

Part 8: What would you say to a parent who is struggling right now with a son or daughter’s addiction?

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