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Study Links Early Drug Use to Brain Changes; Prevention Cuts Addiction by 87%

7/9/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that children experimenting with drugs before age 15 exhibit distinct brain differences, hinting at underlying factors that heighten addiction risk. Encouragingly, a targeted prevention program for at-risk youth achieved an impressive 87% reduction in substance use disorders, highlighting the critical role of addressing personality traits associated with drug use.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study reveals that children experimenting with drugs before age 15 exhibit distinct brain differences, hinting at underlying factors that heighten addiction risk. Encouragingly, a targeted prevention program for at-risk youth achieved an impressive 87% reduction in substance use disorders, highlighting the critical role of addressing personality traits associated with drug use.