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Adolescence is a time of rapid brain development. For this assignment, I would like you to identify how use of mind-altering chemicals during adolescence affects the deve

Adolescence is a time of rapid brain development. For this assignment, I would like you to identify how use of mind-altering chemicals during adolescence affects the developing brain. Consider the information from chapter 6 in combination with the information from: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/health-consequences-drug-misuse/neurological-effectsLinks to an external site. What aspects of the young brain can increase the risk of substance use (page 227-229)? (5 points) How can the use of these substances in turn impact brain development in the short- and long-term? (10 points) What might you observe in an adult who has chronically used substances since adolescence? (5 points) Please be sure that your paper is 1-3 pages and is in APA format. link to book: https://dept.clcillinois.edu/psy/LifespanDevelopment_08092022.pdf