Angela R. Laird

August 18, 2025

The impact of physical activity on substance use experimentation and initiation among adolescents: Results from the ABCD Study® cohort

Abstract Physical Activity (PA) is important for mental, physical, and brain health. Adolescence is marked by increased engagement in risky…

January 26, 2015

Functional Activation and Effective Connectivity Differences in Adolescent Marijuana Users Performing a Simulated Gambling Task

Abstract Background. Adolescent marijuana use is associated with structural and functional differences in forebrain regions while performing memory and attention…