The Developing Brain Under Different Influences

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1. Sleep — Sleep supports attention, learning, mood regulation, and physical recovery.
2. Exercise — Regular movement supports brain health, mood, sleep, and stress regulation.
3. Alcohol — Alcohol can impair judgment, coordination, memory, and reaction time.
4. Nicotine — Nicotine is addictive and can affect attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.
5. Cannabis — Cannabis can affect attention, memory, coordination, and judgment.
6. Medication Misuse — Using medication differently than directed or using someone else’s medicine can cause serious harm.

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