89. Substance Abuse and Brain Development with Dr. Krista Anderson-Ross

Substance abuse in teens is more common than it’s ever been. Mental health challenges, the pandemic, social pressures and easy access to cannabis, alcohol and other drugs has created a crisis larger than we’ve seen in this country. To discuss how the developing teen brain is affected by drugs and alcohol, and what we can do to help kids cope better with the stresses of daily life is Dr Krista Anderson-Ross. Dr. Anderson-Ross’ medical practice focuses on adolescent physical and mental health.