Protect your brain because you are not going to get another one.
Dr. Maureen Boyle
Interestingly, teens in the audience asked many questions regarding marijuana use, as it is considered ‘medicinal’ in some areas, whether or not it is really as bad as some say. Dr. Boyle responded thoughtfully regarding the science of addiction and when Mr. Chavez asked everyone in the audience to turn to their neighbor to share one fact learned from the presentation, there was lively sharing of information. Dr. Boyle’s message was one of encouragement and caution, stating: “The adolescent brain is much more sensitive to drug abuse. Drug abuse is a brain disorder and if you are messing with your brain at a young age you will never know your full potential.”