“Risky Business” ­- Teens and High Risk Behavior

The Adolescent brain is wired to test limits and take risks. While this stage of development is important in that it allows young people to explore their world and individuate as people, it also comes with great risk to both life and health. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is designed to help monitor the prevalence and trends of behaviors that put Alaskan youth at risk for the most significant health and social problems that occur during adolescence and adult