Abuse and addiction have a relationship due to an adolescent being addicted to a substance that they may be abusing. Studies on abuse and addiction have shown effects on the brain. Abuse and addiction can occur depending on the environment the child is in or the people he or she hangs out with. Sometimes children may see a parent using alcohol or substances and think that because the parent does it, it should be okay for them to do it too. keywords: adolescents, abuse, addiction, substance. Abuse is the misuse of something and addiction is a craving. A person can abuse alcohol or substances, and a person can have an addiction to drugs. Addiction and abuse are things that damage a teenager's body and damage brain development. Many teenagers turn to drugs or substance abuse due to lack of affection or something at home from their parents. Alcohol and marijuana use are common in adolescents. Studies have shown that 1 to 2 years of chronic marijuana use and 20 drinks per month shows abnormal brain structure (Squeglia, Jacobs, and Tapert). Drugs or alcohol will make the can c...