Professor Ian Hickie - The Effects of Alcohol on the Teen Brain

Published: 13-4-2012

Description: Professor Ian Hickie shows a model of a "life size" human brain explaining how from the ages of 12-21 the front part of the brain continues to develop. Alcohol, which is a toxic substance, kills nerve cell connections and if teens are exposed to alcohol during this pivotal time of development the potential for effecting normal development is increased. He suggests that alcohol use in teens is avoided during this time.