Oregon: Neuroimaging of the brain using technologies such as magnetic
resonance imaging, or MRIs, increasingly is showing promise as a
technique to predict adolescent vulnerability to substance abuse
disorders, researchers conclude in a new analysis. A greater understanding of what such technologies offer
and continued research to perfect the use of them may ultimately help
identify youth at the highest risk for these problems and allow
prevention approaches. These might include neuropsychological
intervention exercises that can strengthen vulnerable cognitive networks
in the brain.
