50 Years of Research: Alcohol and the Teen Brain

Alcohol and the Adolescent Brain: What Weve Learned and Where the Data Are Taking Us

Susan F. Tapert and Sonja Eberson-Shumate

ARCR is commemorating the 50th Anniversary of NIAAA with a special series of articles (Festschrift). The fourth article in this series is based on a presentation by Susan Tapert during a 2-day symposium celebrating NIAAAs 50th Anniversary.

Alcohol misuse is a leading cause of disability and death in teens, and alcohols harmful effects may be amplified in the developing adolescent brain. This ARCR review summarizes research examining: (1) predictors of underage drinking; (2) alcohols effects on the adolescent brain; (3) factors that contribute to underage drinking; and (4) recovery from the consequences of heavy drinking in teens. Authors also describe ongoing large-scale, multisite longitudinal studies that are vital in furthering NIAAA-supported research milestones.

Alcohol Research: Current Reviews(ISSN: 21683492) is a peer-reviewed journal producedby the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).Opinions expressed in contributed articles do not necessarily reflect the views of NIAAA. The U.S. government does not endorse or favor any specific commercial product or commodity. Trade or proprietary names appearing in this publication are used only because they are considered essential in the context of the studies reported herein.

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