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Are Some Teenagers Wired for Addiction?

Are Some Teenagers Wired for Addiction? | Science News | Scoop.it
Some teenagers may be more inclined to experiment with drugs and alcohol, simply because their brains work differently, making them more impulsive, a new study shows.
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Addicts' Brains May Be Wired At Birth For Less Self-Control : NPR

Addicts' Brains May Be Wired At Birth For Less Self-Control : NPR | Science News | Scoop.it
A study of cocaine addicts finds that they have abnormalities in areas of the brain involved in self-control. And these abnormalities appear to predate any drug abuse.
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