Adolescent Binge Drinking Linked to Gene Variation and Emotional Drinking Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 21, 2011A new study by researchers at Radboud University in the Netherlands examines why some adolescents binge drink frequently and whether there is a possible association with genetics. Although many adolescents drink alcohol, drinking large amounts of alcohol frequently (binge drinking) may indicate a deeper problem.
Alcohol May Affect Decision-Making in Adulthood Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 21, 2011A new study using rats suggests that adolescents who drink alcohol may have trouble with decision-making in adulthood. Researchers from the University of Washington found that drinking alcohol during adolescence can change the perception of risk but doesn’t affect how rewards are valued.
