Publisher's Synopsis
The prefrontal cortex is the area of the brain that governs judgment and decision-making, and it is the last part of the brain to develop. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this could explain why teens are more prone to risk-taking, and why they are particularly vulnerable to drug abuse. This visually stimulating program for youth in middle school and high school contains a facilitator's guide, a PowerPoint presentation, and parent handouts that provide information about the brain and the neurobiology of addiction.
