A family history of alcoholism may make adolescent brains respond differently

Adolescents with a family history of alcoholism (FHP) are at risk for developing alcohol use disorders. A new study has compared the brain activity of FHP youth to peers with no family history of alcoholism. Two areas of the brain -- the prefrontal cortex and cerebellum -- responded differently during risky decision-making in high-risk youth compared to their lower-risk peers. Read more