#245 – Why Teens Use Substances And How To Help Prevent It
About this episode
The episode explores the neuroscience behind teen substance use and offers prevention strategies for parents.
In today's episode I break down the neuroscience behind why teens are so vulnerable to substance use—and explain what you can actually do about it. If you're worried about your teen using alcohol, vaping, or marijuana, this episode is for you. I explain how the adolescent brain's reward system, weak prefrontal cortex, and neuroplasticity create the perfect storm for risky behavior. But here's the good news: the majority of teens do NOT use substances, and I'm sharing 4 science-backed strategi...
People in this episode
Host: Ann Coleman, J.D.
Topics covered
- substance use
- teen behavior
- neuroscience
- prevention strategies
- adolescent brain
Keywords
- teens
- substance use
- alcohol
- vaping
- marijuana
- neuroscience
- prefrontal cortex
- risk behavior
- neuroplasticity
- prevention
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