Teenragers who drink eavily are more likely than their peers to have less gray matter an important brain structure that aids in memory, decisions, and self-control. This is the findings of a study published in the journal Addiction'.
The study was observational, so it is impossible to say whether heavy drink-ing caused this stunted brain development. People may have less brain matter due to genetic factors, and this abnormality may make them more likely to abuse alcohol.
Reacting, Lead Author, Noora Heikkinen of the University of Eastern Fin-land said, "Substance use has been found to be con-nected to social exclusion, mental health problems and lower educational at-tainment.
"Having less gray matter may cause similar prob-lems, as gray matter con-tains most of the brain's neurons and plays an im-portant role in memory, emotions, decision-mak-ing, and self-control.
He added: "Brain structural changes might be one factor that con-tributes to the social and mental problems among substance-using individuals."
Source:
The Newtelegraph News
ABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
PORTHARCOURT: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
LAGOS: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
STOP paying for airtime and electricity, Let your phone pay its bills with ScreenT
You may also like
FG Supports Robotic Surgery Expansion to Reduce Medical Tourism
Nigeria is taking another step toward strengthening specialised healthcare …
Complete Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Package in Lagos
Knee replacement surgery is a major step toward pain relief and improved mo…
NAMDA threatens strike over unpaid medical lecturers’ allowances
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has warned…
Resident Doctors Signal End to Strike Threat After High-Level Talks with Gbajabiamila
The threat of a nationwide indefinite strike by the Nigerian Association of…
AMLSN Issues Strong Rejoinder to NAMDA on Public Service Establishment Matters
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has rel…
