Videos that include explanations of teen brain development.
Why Do Teens Act This Way? — Follow the link to see a short video from the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. While you’re there, check out their brief articles about brain development, behavior, and teen moods.
“The Physiology of Addiction,” produced by the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and North Quabbin, is a 50-minute video of a presentation by local physician Ruth Potee.
“Grey Matters: Protecting the Developing Brain” — In 2013, the Partnership brought Dr. Rubin Baler, a neuroscientist from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), to Greenfield Community College for a presentation on how young developing brains are impacted by alcohol and drug use, sleep, food, and other influences. This is a recording of his talk.