The development of the infant and toddler brain is dependant on our genetics, the mothers behaviors and decisions while pregnant and the child’s environment after birth (including nutrition). This course will provide concrete information on some of the things you can do to help children develop to their fullest potential.
NAlcohol is a teratogen (substance that is toxic to the baby's developing brain). Damage can occur in various regions of the brain. The areas that might be affected by alcohol exposure depend on which areas are developing at the time the alcohol is consumed. Since the brain and the central nervous system are developing throughout the entire pregnancy, the baby's brain is always vulnerable to damage from alcohol exposure. ot all damage from alcohol exposure is seen on brain scans, as lesions are sometimes too small to be detected with current technology, yet large enough to cause significant disabilities. Sometimes the person's behavior is misinterpreted as willful misconduct (Debra Evensen), but for the most part, maintaining good behavior is outside of the child's control, especially in stressful or stimulating situations. Behavior problems in children with FAS are often blamed on poor parenting skills. While good parenting skills are required, even alcohol exposed children raised in stable, healthy homes can exhibit unruly behavior. The most difficult behaviors are seen in children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol and who also suffer from Reactive Attachment Disorder. Most children with FASD have some attachment issues, display inappropriate sexual behaviors, show poor judgment, have difficulty controlling their impulses, are emotionally immature, and need frequent reminders of rules. As a result, many will require the protection of close supervision for the rest of their lives.
I agree completely. This is not to minimize the harmful effect of meth and other drugs but where those drugs get a lot of publicity, alcohol does not get the bad press it deserves. Some time ago I spoke with a group of workers at a domestic violence shelter and they talked about the problems with meth and I asked them how many women and children they were involved with where meth was involved and how many where alcohol was involved. There was no comparison, alcohol was by far the most common drug. When a woman drinks while pregnant it can be devastating for the child. Alcohol in general can be devastating for the individual and family. CR Petersen
Its a tough subject. There is so much advertising, and as the article notes you have the sweet tasting drinks which doesnt help either. Teens are under alot of pressure acedemically, and sports wise. To top off that parents are under alot of financial pressure, so they work longer hours and teens are left at aftercare, or at home with a domestic worker. Si in turn parents drink more to ease the pressure, the guilt - which the teens see. So alchohol is available in the house, they see it as permissable viewing parents consume it. So some teens are left to their own devices and bordem, loneliness and frustration kicks in , and so the need to try out the alchohol, to be accepted, and so the cycle continues. There is alot of teaching, on drugs and how bad they are. Why is the severity of alchohol abuse not also focussed on in teaching it too, as alchohol is alot of the times a gateway to the drug world.
Alcohol is generally an impairment, no matter what the age, but the human body is very natural. Think about it - years ago, teenagers were unlikely to be drug addicts or alcoholics. There were no video games. Oddly enough, when alcohol became more readily available as did video games, more diagnosis popped up. Such as ADD, ADHD, ODD, and Asperger's syndrome and autism. It might be deduced that technology and the readily available narcotic substances are to blame for these disorders. Or are we simply making excuses for bad behavior?
Teens and alcohol do not mix. Alcohol is pretty impairing to even adults that "know how to act". At the same time though. Are Rats really on the same levels as humans? I'm not saying that I'm saying its ok to for teens to have alcohol because there better then rats at all. But are rats really something to compare to brain wise?
Heavy drinking 5 or more drinks in a row in a two week period. Something to ponder because, many people would not consider this heavy drinking. Scary information, but very informative.
Life is hard enough as it is without loosing brain volume, blood flow impairment & oxygen levels, not to mention the toxic effects to the body's organs. Teens think they are invinceable & don't think about how much damage they are doing to themselves & the reprocussions they will have to face later in life. If only we could give them hindsight. ;)
**anna** it gosee to show that even if a mother drinks while she is pregant it is harmful to the baby as is smoking and the use of drugs it dosnt mean that the child will grow up to drink, smoke or use drugs the same thing can apply to a mother who dose none of the above yet their child could do just the oppist i.e. drink smoke and use drugs. it can some times just come down to the individual young person if they are going to do it no amout of talking showing the harmful effects will change their mind all that you can do is hope that they dont go down that path in life but if they do be there for them no matter what
Teenagers shouldn't drink alcohol period. There is a reason there is an age limit on alcohol. With our brain still developing when we are teenagers, it is so important to not do anything to hinder its development.
This was a very interesting video to watch. I wonder how much more damaging alcohol is on the developing adolescent brain vs. an already developed adult brain. I wonder for those who continue to drink large amounts what are the long term effects of dehydration on the body? I also thought is was interesting to hear why scientifically people lose their balance while they are intoxicated.
This blew me away always in school they have told us just to not drink and dont do drugs. they never told us why though. They always told us tat it hurts our brain but i always caught myself asking why and how. what is it that hurts our brains? i always thought it goes in my stomach not my brain so how does it affect my brain. i never understood. im glad i watched this video because it answered all of my questions.
I believe that there is a reason that the drinking age is set at age 21. It harms your brain if you drink it before. So i think that people below that age should never drink because it does effect your brain development.
I have always been a strong believer in the drinking age being 21 becasue people need to be old enough to make the right decision to whether they should drink because of how damaging it is to your brains and developments. growing up they didnt really emphasize why you shouldnt be aloud to drink alcohol, they would just tell us not to do it. i feel if they would just explain this better it would help in alot of decision making things because it is so bad for youth and children to be around and use.
This video on " alcohol and the adolescent brain" was very interesting. I didn't realize how alcohol can affect the teenage brains differently that an adult brain and how it can interfere with the frontal lobes development. The frontal lobe is so important in that it formulates our decision making, solving day to day problems, mood, etc. this is very eye opening. Good reason to be against teenage drinking.
Hi!!! I really appreciate the opportunity to watch the video about Teenager and Alcohol because it explains clearly the pruning process or removed non essential connection in the brain. Also, it explains the myelination function or insulation around the nerve fibres that increase the speed of communication. It is influenced by outside world. So, it makes me think about the big challenge that we have as parents, we should stimulate the healthy brain development of our children. Also, when they begotten teens, we should support them in a way that keep them away from alcohol. Thanks, Catalina Rodriguez
I enjoyed watching this video because it broke down the different sections in your brain and helped to understand how alcohol affect those areas. Really good information!!
Teenage years are already such difficult times and then you think about how you deal with situations and the decisions about drugs and alcohol can affect your brain. The brain is still developing and the intake of alcohol can slow your brain, cause dehydration, lose balance, and cause memory loss. All of these symptoms occur in adults as well however in teens the long term affects can be much worse.
I find this video very informitive. For sure would show it to my daughter, once she is old enough to understand what they are saying and hopefully this will prevent her from using alcohol.
This leads me to wonder, why is it that some doctors say "a glass of wine a day is good for you"? Alcohol obviously does damage to not only your brain but also your body. Is this statement by any chance true?
I enjoyed seeing how alcohol effects each part of your brain. Frontal lobes take the longest to develope, and are the first to get affected by alcohol. This video was very informative.
I have taken many classes on this subject because it is a part of my life. like anything eles in excess it is very damaging. But the genetics of this are still being explored every day with new info. Good Video - James Hudlin
Interesting that the teenage brain is not fully developed and that alcohol affects adults differently. However, both groups do the same things while under the influence...
Interesting that alcohol affect the teenage brain differently than the adult brain, however, both groups share in the same behaviors while under the influence...
When you think about all the changes one experiences from sober to a drunken state, it would only make sense that our brains suffer ill effects from it. The video didn't mention the seeds that may be planted for the future, and if there is any correlation for the risk of alcoholism.
This little clip is a good campaign video against drinking in general, if it’s not good for teens, then it’s probably not good for anyone else. I think even in early child education, the harmful effects of alcohol can be discussed as early as it would make sense to them.
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NAlcohol is a teratogen (substance that is toxic to the baby's developing brain). Damage can occur in various regions of the brain. The areas that might be affected by alcohol exposure depend on which areas are developing at the time the alcohol is consumed. Since the brain and the central nervous system are developing throughout the entire pregnancy, the baby's brain is always vulnerable to damage from alcohol exposure. ot all damage from alcohol exposure is seen on brain scans, as lesions are sometimes too small to be detected with current technology, yet large enough to cause significant disabilities. Sometimes the person's behavior is misinterpreted as willful misconduct (Debra Evensen), but for the most part, maintaining good behavior is outside of the child's control, especially in stressful or stimulating situations. Behavior problems in children with FAS are often blamed on poor parenting skills. While good parenting skills are required, even alcohol exposed children raised in stable, healthy homes can exhibit unruly behavior. The most difficult behaviors are seen in children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol and who also suffer from Reactive Attachment Disorder.
Most children with FASD have some attachment issues, display inappropriate sexual behaviors, show poor judgment, have difficulty controlling their impulses, are emotionally immature, and need frequent reminders of rules. As a result, many will require the protection of close supervision for the rest of their lives.
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I agree completely. This is not to minimize the harmful effect of meth and other drugs but where those drugs get a lot of publicity, alcohol does not get the bad press it deserves. Some time ago I spoke with a group of workers at a domestic violence shelter and they talked about the problems with meth and I asked them how many women and children they were involved with where meth was involved and how many where alcohol was involved. There was no comparison, alcohol was by far the most common drug. When a woman drinks while pregnant it can be devastating for the child. Alcohol in general can be devastating for the individual and family.
CR Petersen
Its a tough subject. There is so much advertising, and as the article notes you have the sweet tasting drinks which doesnt help either. Teens are under alot of pressure acedemically, and sports wise. To top off that parents are under alot of financial pressure, so they work longer hours and teens are left at aftercare, or at home with a domestic worker. Si in turn parents drink more to ease the pressure, the guilt - which the teens see. So alchohol is available in the house, they see it as permissable viewing parents consume it. So some teens are left to their own devices and bordem, loneliness and frustration kicks in , and so the need to try out the alchohol, to be accepted, and so the cycle continues. There is alot of teaching, on drugs and how bad they are. Why is the severity of alchohol abuse not also focussed on in teaching it too, as alchohol is alot of the times a gateway to the drug world.
Unfortunately many people don't need to go through an additional gate to ruin their lives, or the life of a child. Alchohol and do that all by itself.
I have worked with children with fetal alcohol syndrome. it's so sad and completely preventable.
I have worked with children with fetal alcohol syndrome. It's so sad and completely preventable.
Alcohol is generally an impairment, no matter what the age, but the human body is very natural. Think about it - years ago, teenagers were unlikely to be drug addicts or alcoholics. There were no video games. Oddly enough, when alcohol became more readily available as did video games, more diagnosis popped up. Such as ADD, ADHD, ODD, and Asperger's syndrome and autism. It might be deduced that technology and the readily available narcotic substances are to blame for these disorders. Or are we simply making excuses for bad behavior?
Teens and alcohol do not mix. Alcohol is pretty impairing to even adults that "know how to act". At the same time though. Are Rats really on the same levels as humans? I'm not saying that I'm saying its ok to for teens to have alcohol because there better then rats at all. But are rats really something to compare to brain wise?
Heavy drinking 5 or more drinks in a row in a two week period. Something to ponder because, many people would not consider this heavy drinking. Scary information, but very informative.
Life is hard enough as it is without loosing brain volume, blood flow impairment & oxygen levels, not to mention the toxic effects to the body's organs. Teens think they are invinceable & don't think about how much damage they are doing to themselves & the reprocussions they will have to face later in life. If only we could give them hindsight. ;)
It is not a good thing when a baby is born and all the mother did was drink the whole she was pregent.
**anna**
it gosee to show that even if a mother drinks while she is pregant it is harmful to the baby as is smoking and the use of drugs it dosnt mean that the child will grow up to drink, smoke or use drugs the same thing can apply to a mother who dose none of the above yet their child could do just the oppist i.e. drink smoke and use drugs. it can some times just come down to the individual young person if they are going to do it no amout of talking showing the harmful effects will change their mind all that you can do is hope that they dont go down that path in life but if they do be there for them no matter what
Teenagers shouldn't drink alcohol period. There is a reason there is an age limit on alcohol. With our brain still developing when we are teenagers, it is so important to not do anything to hinder its development.
This was a very interesting video to watch. I wonder how much more damaging alcohol is on the developing adolescent brain vs. an already developed adult brain.
I wonder for those who continue to drink large amounts what are the long term effects of dehydration on the body?
I also thought is was interesting to hear why scientifically people lose their balance while they are intoxicated.
This blew me away always in school they have told us just to not drink and dont do drugs. they never told us why though. They always told us tat it hurts our brain but i always caught myself asking why and how. what is it that hurts our brains? i always thought it goes in my stomach not my brain so how does it affect my brain. i never understood. im glad i watched this video because it answered all of my questions.
I believe that there is a reason that the drinking age is set at age 21. It harms your brain if you drink it before. So i think that people below that age should never drink because it does effect your brain development.
I have always been a strong believer in the drinking age being 21 becasue people need to be old enough to make the right decision to whether they should drink because of how damaging it is to your brains and developments. growing up they didnt really emphasize why you shouldnt be aloud to drink alcohol, they would just tell us not to do it. i feel if they would just explain this better it would help in alot of decision making things because it is so bad for youth and children to be around and use.
This video on " alcohol and the adolescent brain" was very interesting. I didn't realize how alcohol can affect the teenage brains differently that an adult brain and how it can interfere with the frontal lobes development. The frontal lobe is so important in that it formulates our decision making, solving day to day problems, mood, etc. this is very eye opening. Good reason to be against teenage drinking.
Catalina RodrÃguez said:
Hi!!!
I really appreciate the opportunity to watch the video about Teenager and Alcohol because it explains clearly the pruning process or removed non essential connection in the brain. Also, it explains the myelination function or insulation around the nerve fibres that increase the speed of communication. It is influenced by outside world. So, it makes me think about the big challenge that we have as parents, we should stimulate the healthy brain development of our children. Also, when they begotten teens, we should support them in a way that keep them away from alcohol.
Thanks,
Catalina Rodriguez
I enjoyed watching this video because it broke down the different sections in your brain and helped to understand how alcohol affect those areas. Really good information!!
Teenage years are already such difficult times and then you think about how you deal with situations and the decisions about drugs and alcohol can affect your brain. The brain is still developing and the intake of alcohol can slow your brain, cause dehydration, lose balance, and cause memory loss. All of these symptoms occur in adults as well however in teens the long term affects can be much worse.
Teenagers shouldn't drink at all and some adults for that matter.
I find this video very informitive. For sure would show it to my daughter, once she is old enough to understand what they are saying and hopefully this will prevent her from using alcohol.
This leads me to wonder, why is it that some doctors say "a glass of wine a day is good for you"? Alcohol obviously does damage to not only your brain but also your body. Is this statement by any chance true?
I find this video very intersting. Its amazing to know that alchol can affect your children's brains when they become tenagers.
I like how the video showed you what alcohol does in each part of the brain,it was very informative
interesting video. good point when the said "how you feel is an indication of the effects on your brain"
I enjoyed seeing how alcohol effects each part of your brain. Frontal lobes take the longest to develope, and are the first to get affected by alcohol. This video was very informative.
I have taken many classes on this subject because it is a part of my life. like anything eles in excess it is very damaging. But the genetics of this are still being explored every day with new info. Good Video - James Hudlin
Interesting that the teenage brain is not fully developed and that alcohol affects adults differently. However, both groups do the same things while under the influence...
Interesting that alcohol affect the teenage brain differently than the adult brain, however, both groups share in the same behaviors while under the influence...
I didn't realize just how undeveloped the teenage brain is. It takes until 25 to finish?
It's interesting to hear why blackout happen.
When you think about all the changes one experiences from sober to a drunken state, it would only make sense that our brains suffer ill effects from it. The video didn't mention the seeds that may be planted for the future, and if there is any correlation for the risk of alcoholism.
This little clip is a good campaign video against drinking in general, if it’s not good for teens, then it’s probably not good for anyone else. I think even in early child education, the harmful effects of alcohol can be discussed as early as it would make sense to them.
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