Sleep is a necessary part of your life, and new research shows a lack of it could make you more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs! Read More: Lack of Sleep Could Make Your Teen Turn to Alcohol or Drugs ****** “Are your teens getting enough sleep? If not, you may want to keep an eye out for a new study to be published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.” Neurocognitive Consequences of Sleep Deprivation ****** “Deficits in daytime performance performance due to sleep loss are experienced universally and associated with a significant social, financial, and human cost.” Adolescent Brains Are a Work in Progress ****** “Over the past 25 years, neuroscientists have discovered a great deal about the architecture and function of the brain.” ____________________ DNews is dedicated to satisfying your curiosity and to bringing you mind-bending stories & perspectives you won't find anywhere else! New videos twice daily. Watch More DNews on TestTube ****** Subscribe now! ****** DNews on Twitter ****** Trace Dominguez on Twitter ****** Julia Wilde on Twitter ****** DNews on Facebook ****** DNews on Google ****** Discovery News ****** Download the TestTube App: ******