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Time To Talk: Understanding the Effects of Addictive Substances and Behaviors on the Adolescent and Adult Brain
Friday October 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Time to Talk: Understanding the Effects of Addictive Substances and Behaviors on the Adolescent and Adult Brain.
A special presentation by Dr. Stephen L. Dewey
Sponsored by
The Francis J. Greenberger Foundation
and Columbia County Mental Health Center
Moderated by The Honorable Judge Cheryl A. Roberts
This presentation is free to attend, in person at TSL.
Dr. Dewey will be presenting via Zoom and Judge Roberts will be moderating in person.
This presentation will focus on the impact of many addictive drugs, including but not limited to, caffeine, nicotine (including vaping), alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, and opiates, on the adolescent brain and its function. In addition, data will be presented that demonstrates the effects of process addictions including internet gaming and cell phones on the reward system in the human brain. Finally, the role that the environment plays in relapse to drug seeking behavior will be discussed.
