{"id":59515,"date":"2020-02-14T08:53:26","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T13:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=59515"},"modified":"2020-02-17T07:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T12:23:03","slug":"substance-abuse-effects-on-brain-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/substance-abuse-effects-on-brain-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Substance Abuse: Effects on Brain Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/806427\/pexels-photo-806427.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;h=750&amp;w=1260\" alt=\"White and Blue Health Pill and Tablet Letter Cutout on Yellow Surface\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research, alcohol and drugs affect three key areas of the human brain: the brain stem, the limbic system, and the cerebral cortex. When such substances get into the human brain, they obstruct their usual processing and can lead to changes in the brain circuits. Those changes can still remain even after the person has stopped consuming drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this becomes an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">addiction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stopping the abuse can be difficult, but it is not impossible. According to experts on this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rehabclinic.org.uk\/treatment\/drug-rehab\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for anyone with an addiction of any kind, admitting that you have one is the first step of getting clean. And getting clean is crucial to avoid any possible health risks that you may develop with the continuous use of these harmful substances. More often than not, rehabilitation programs are easier than what people expect them to be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from interfering with the normal processing in the brain which could cause changes in how well the brain works, substance abuse also imitates the natural chemical messengers of the brain. These substances go as far as over-stimulate the \u201creward\u201d circuit of the human brain. Normally, the brain\u2019s reward circuit reacts to pleasure feelings by releasing the neurotransmitter dopamine. These foreign elements take full control of this circuit, leading to a large amount of dopamine to flood the body system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have tried to pinpoint the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1892192\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changes that happen during adolescence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dramatic spurts of intellectual and physical development and growth occur during a person\u2019s teenage years. As the brain develops during the teenage years, some functions of the brain form at various rates. A teenager\u2019s pleasure center of the brain develops faster than other parts of the brain. This center is responsible for risk analysis and decision making.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little wonder why teenagers take a lot of risks without considering the consequences of their actions. Alcoholism and drug abuse are often the highest risks taken during these vital formative years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain Development<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the formative years, people experience psychological and biological development. Aside from physical development, the brain is also developing ways to work more efficiently and effectively. During this period, youngsters consider the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonaaddictioncenter.org\/social-effects-of-drug-abuse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social benefits of drug consumption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These include being accepted among peers, developing self confidence and reducing anxiety. They however, forget to consider the negative effects of taking these substances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to maintain a disciplined level of healthy behavior during the teenage years as this period is vital to healthy cognitive function as a full-grown adult. Substance abuse can impact the ability of the human brain to function correctly in the short-term and also prevent proper development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of substance abuse on brain development include the following.<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstruction with neurotransmitters and harming connections within the human brain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance abuse reduces the ability to feel pleasure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance abuse creates problems with brain memory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It causes missed chances during a period of higher learning potential.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It inculcates expectations of unhealthy behaviors into the circuitry of the brain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It impedes the development of emotive abilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It leads to a lower Intelligence quotient.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant loss of Memory or even impairment is possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It leads to decelerated thinking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It leads to addiction and dependency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may result in mental health disorders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is trouble performing simple tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other abnormalities associated with the brain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, substance abuse such as excessive intake of alcohol poses a severe risk to the physical health and development of young people. Excessive drinking in teenagers can result in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed puberty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative effects on the reproductive system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduction in bone mineral substance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase in levels of liver enzymes that show liver damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shorter limbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced growth potential<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the physical risks of substance abuse, there are several other consequences. They include social and professional risks. This unhealthy habit can damage one\u2019s reasoning and encourage one to make rash decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Some of these risks include:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assaults<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexually transmitted diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic violence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unplanned pregnancies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed career path<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasted opportunities for academics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged relationships with family and friends<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap Up<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are treatments to assist in managing addiction, but there is no cure for addiction. Addiction is considered a dreadful disease which means it lasts a long time and requires to be managed with constant treatment. If treatment plans are duly followed, addicts can go for several years living healthy lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The moment you observe or begin to see signs that someone around you or your teenager is using substances, it is important that you address the situation immediately so as to prevent permanent brain damage and attendant problems that may arise from addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source: https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/white-and-blue-health-pill-and-tablet-letter-cutout-on-yellow-surface-806427\/<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 According to research, alcohol and drugs affect three key areas of the human brain: the brain stem, the limbic system, and the cerebral cortex. 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