Adolescent amphetamine use linked to permanent changes in brain function and behavior

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Adolescent amphetamine use linked to permanent changes in brain function and behavior

Amphetamine use in adolescence can cause neurobiological imbalances and increase risk-taking behavior, and these effects can persist into adulthood, even when subjects are drug free. These are the conclusions of a new study using animal models. The study is one of the first to shed light on how long-term amphetamine use in adolescence affects brain chemistry and behavior.

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