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    1 year ago

    I had ChatGPT generate a summary of the article:

    The article discusses a recent study conducted in Finland that explored the effects of heavy alcohol consumption during adolescence on brain development. The study followed a group of young adults over a 10-year period, comparing those with a history of heavy drinking in adolescence to those who consumed little or no alcohol. The researchers found that the heavy-drinking group had lower cortical gray matter thickness in several brain regions and altered neurotransmission compared to the control group. Specifically, they observed increased activity in inhibitory neurotransmitters and thinner gray matter in the frontal and parietal lobes. The study highlights the potential negative impact of heavy alcohol use during adolescence on brain structure and function, emphasizing the need for further research to understand the underlying mechanisms.