Multiple Choice
Which of the following may best explain why substance abuse in early adolescence raises the individual's lifetime risk for SUD?
A) Adolescents are more likely to use marijuana than adults, which acts as a "gateway" to lifelong drug abuse.
B) The amygdala region in the brain is not yet developed in adolescence.
C) Adolescents use the prefrontal cortex to make decisions more than adults do.
D) Memories associated with strong emotions are stronger and more deeply entrenched in adolescence than adulthood.
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