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Teenage drink and drug abuse linked to brain ‘wiring’

Teenagers who binge drink and take drugs may have differently wired brains - meaning they could be screened for their risk of substance abuse.

Newly discovered networks of neurons suggest some youngsters are more likely to begin smoking, experimenting with cannabis or consuming large amounts of alcohol.

Scientists used MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans to highlight abnormalities by comparing the brains of almost two thousand 14 year olds.

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Source: Irish Independent, 30/04/2012

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