Raul Gonzalez Jr.
Professor of psychology, psychiatry, and immunology who researches risk factors and consequences for drug use and addiction and heads the Florida site of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 29min
Diary of a teenage brain
Raul Gonzalez Jr., a psychology professor and head of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, dives into the complexities of the teenage brain. He discusses the massive longitudinal study tracking substance use and other factors in adolescents. Raul reveals how hair tests validate self-reported drug use, highlighting discrepancies in honesty. He shares insights on psychosocial predictors of early substance initiation and challenges faced in engaging youth over time. As a parent, Raul reflects on balancing guidance with freedom for his teenager.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 27min
Diary of a teenage brain, part 2
Raul Gonzalez, a professor of psychology and neuroscience, dives into the fascinating world of adolescent brain development. He explains how the ABCD Study tracks kids to identify risk factors for substance use before they experiment. The conversation highlights innovative methods like MRI scans and games designed to measure risk-taking. Raul also discusses the surprising findings that predictive factors for substance use often stem from family dynamics rather than brain structure, revealing a more nuanced view of teenage behavior and risk.
