Effects of Peri-Adolescent Licit and Illicit Drug Use on the Developing CNS: Part II

Effects of Peri-Adolescent Licit and Illicit Drug Use on the Developing CNS, Part II is part of the International Review of Neurobiology series and focuses on the impact of legal and illegal substances on the adolescent brain. This volume examines how peri-adolescent exposure to drugs—including nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, and methamphetamine—affects neurodevelopment, behavior, and long-term brain function. Combining evidence from human studies and animal models, the text highlights critical periods of vulnerability and explores sex-specific neurobiological effects.

Key Features:

• Covers licit and illicit drug exposure during adolescence and its impact on CNS development
• Discusses mechanisms linking early substance use to later behavioral and cognitive outcomes
• Includes findings from animal models to inform human research
• Examines sex differences in drug effects on prefrontal cortex structure and function
• Written by leading international experts in neurobiology and developmental neuroscience
• Part of the authoritative International Review of Neurobiology series, offering up-to-date research and comprehensive analyses