Description  I chose to do my research paper on drug addiction. Moreover, drug use among adolescen ...

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Description  I chose to do my research paper on drug addiction. Moreover, drug use among adolescents which can potentially lead to active drug addiction. Numerous studies have demonstrated that adolescents are especially susceptible to drug use compared to adults because of these neuroanatomical changes, including those occurring in the prefrontal cortex (PFC), striatal cortex, and limbic system (Hsiung et al., 2022). One of the reasons I chose this topic is that I want to research potential prevention strategies that can be presented to teens who are at risk. Additionally, I will discuss prevention strategies the adolescents themselves can take to prevent drug use and the potential risk of developing into active addiction. Lastly, I chose this topic because I know I will eventually come across patients who are dealing with addiction. I believe that my research will help me better understand the individual. Hsiung, H., Patel, K., Hundal, H., Baccouche, B. M., & Tsao, K. W. (2022). Preventing Substance Abuse in Adolescents: A Review of High-Impact Strategies. Cureus, 14(7), e27361. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.27361