Young adults often engage in risky behaviors like drug experimentation, a trend observed consistently over decades. This impulsivity is linked to the immature development of the frontal lobes, which manage risk and impulsive decisions. Due to insufficient myelination in this area, young individuals tend to underestimate potential dangers and do not fully appreciate the consequences of their actions. This results in behaviors driven by a sense of invulnerability, leading to hazardous situations and decisions related to drug use.
The frontal lobes are responsible for controlling impulsivity and avoiding risky behaviors, which influences the decision-making processes of young individuals.
After myelination, fully functioning frontal lobes allow us to anticipate the consequences of our actions, creating a greater awareness of mortality.
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