Alcohol Abuse Has Long-Term Effects for Youths

A new study has found results that are worrisome for underage drinkers: alcohol abuse has long-term effects on brain chemistry that can last a lifetime. “In young alcohol misusers, these preventable and potentially reversible deficits may be progressive but if left unresolved such deficits eventually become major contributors to poor outcome (long term) and hamper adherence to treatment,” said one of the authors of the study.

It’s long been known that underage drinking is a huge problem. This study, which focused on subjects between 13 and 24 years of age, found that alcohol can have lasting effects on brain development, memory, learning, and retention. Other studies have shown that the earlier someone begins drinking alcohol, the more likely they are to abuse it later in life. If you know of a young person who has a problem with alcohol, you can help them seek help. With the right program of treatment, a young life can get back on track.

If you have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse or know someone who does, you should seek help now for yourself or your loved one. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating drug dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Whether you need an in-patient facility, or outpatient care, Seabrook is there for you with rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about drugs, alcohol, addiction, and treatment.