Question

1. mental health

substances can affect the brain and emotions, leading to stress, sadness, or trouble focusing.

questions

1. circle all that can be affected by substance abuse:

memory emotions hair color motivation decision - making

1. explain why using substances during brain development is especially harmful:

Explanation:

Substance abuse impacts the brain's functions. Memory is part of cognitive function affected by substances. Emotions are directly influenced as stated in the text. Motivation and decision - making are higher - order cognitive and behavioral functions that rely on a healthy brain, which is disrupted by substance abuse. Hair color is a physical trait determined by genetics and not related to brain function affected by substance abuse.
During brain development, the brain is still forming neural connections and circuits. Substances can interfere with this critical process, leading to long - term and potentially irreversible damage to brain structure and function.

Answer:

1. memory, emotions, motivation, decision - making
2. The brain is still developing and forming connections during this period. Substances can disrupt this process, causing long - term and possibly irreversible damage to brain structure and function.