The Doctor's Role in Curbing Underage Drinking

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD Guest: Vivian Faden, PhD What effects does underage drinking have on the brain of an adolescent and are these changes reversible? In this segment join Dr. Vivian Faden, Leader of the NIH NIAAA Underage Drinking Initiative talk about both external and internal consequences of underage drinking. Dr. Faden also presents her the NIAAA Five Point Plan to change underage drinking in our society and the important role that a Physician plays in helping to make change.