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Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher: Vaping, Alcohol Use & Other Risky Youth Behaviors

Apr 22, 2024

Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, expert in adolescent behavior, discusses the dangers of youth vaping, addiction, and social media influences. The podcast covers the rise in risky youth behaviors like alcohol and fentanyl use, along with interventions to combat addiction. A must-listen for parents, teens, and educators.

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E-cigarettes lure teens with appealing designs, flavors, and hidden nicotine levels, influenced by peer dynamics and social pressures.

Nicotine in e-cigarettes can rewire adolescent brains, increasing addiction susceptibility and impacting cognitive functions and plasticity.

E-cigarette aerosols with harmful chemicals pose risks to lung health and cardiovascular function, necessitating long-term health considerations for youth.

Anti-smoking campaigns focusing on social influence and industry exploitation may be more effective in reducing substance use among teens.

Teen-focused health campaigns emphasizing social values and engaging emotionally can raise awareness and motivation to avoid harmful behaviors.

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Reasons for Initiating Nicotine Use in Teens

Teens are drawn to initiate nicotine use due to appealing marketing strategies that target them with cool-looking e-cigarette devices, hiding capacity, and flavors like unicorn poop and honeydudu. The smoothness of salt-based nicotine compared to free-based nicotine plays a role in attracting teens as well. Stress coping mechanisms, the perceived rush and buzz, along with peer influence and social dynamics contribute to the initiation of nicotine use among adolescents.

The Impact of Divorce on Adolescents

01:23

Impacts of Nicotine on Brain Development

01:42

Start Conversations Early

01:44

Educating Teens on Smoking Prevention

01:19

Introduction

6min

Navigating Adolescent Challenges: Risks and Influences

25min

Exploring the Varied Initiation Patterns of E-Cigarette Use Among Adults and Teenagers

3min

Youth Vaping Epidemic: The Rise of Salt-Based Nicotine Pods

21min

Harmful Effects of Nicotine in E-cigarettes on Teenagers and Athletic Performance

3min

Addressing Risks and Trends in Teenage Substance Use

17min

Youth Nicotine Addiction and Treatment Challenges

15min

Youth Risk Behavior Trends and Concerns

23min

Promoting Healthy Conversations with Youth about Risky Behaviors

24min

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Empowering Youth through Communication

4min

11.

The Impact of Nicotine and Pornography on Adolescent Brain Development

6min

12.

Addressing Challenges and Fostering Hope in Youth Behavior

2min

13.

Podcast Support, Supplement Recommendations, and Zero-Cost Resources

2min

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, FSAHM. She is a professor of pediatrics and adolescent medicine and a developmental psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Halpern-Felsher is a world expert in adolescent decision-making and risk-taking behaviors.

She explains the huge increase in vaping (e-cigarettes) by young people. She explains why vaping nicotine and cannabis is particularly dangerous to the developing brain. We discuss the rise in vaping addiction, the unique social pressures and social media influences faced by youth that make quitting challenging, and interventions to aid them in quitting or reducing use.

We also discuss the role of technology and social media. And, the use of alcohol, nicotine pouches, fentanyl, and other risky behaviors that adolescents face now.

This episode should interest parents, teachers, coaches, teens, and families. It covers the current youth substance use landscape and also covers resources and ways to quit these addictive behaviors.

For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher

(00:01:57) Sponsors: LMNT & Waking Up

(00:05:38) Adolescence

(00:09:19) Household Conflict, Parents; Smart Phones

(00:12:35) Smart Phones & Social Media

(00:18:25) Vaping, E-Cigarettes, Nicotine & Cannabis

(00:23:46) Adolescent Nicotine Use: Marketing, Flavors

(00:31:04) Sponsor: AG1

(00:32:13) Nicotine Initiation, Freebase vs. Salt-Based Nicotine, Concentration

(00:41:35) Addiction & Withdrawal; E-Cigarette Access

(00:48:48) Vaping Health Hazards, Aldehydes, Flavors

(00:57:48) “Just Say No”, Adolescent Defiance

(01:04:21) Cannabis & Potency, Blunts, E-Cigarette Combinations

(01:10:30) Psychosis, THC & Adolescence

(01:14:11) Quitting Nicotine & Cannabis; Physical & Social Withdrawal Symptoms

(01:23:05) Social Pressures, Quitting Vaping, Environment Concerns

(01:30:08) Teen Activities, Social Media, Autonomy

(01:36:28) Risky Behaviors, Alcohol, Driving, Sexual Behavior

(01:43:27) International E-Cigarette Use, Regulation

(01:46:10) Nicotine Pouches, Health Risks; Tolerance

(01:53:25) Tools: Vaping Interventions, Decision Making, Harm Reduction

(02:02:37) Fentanyl, Drug Testing, Recreational Drug Use

(02:13:45) Tool: Organic Conversations & Risky Behavior

(02:17:20) Long-Term Goals & Teens; Vaping, Pornography & Teens

(02:24:08) Mental Health Crisis & Substance Use

(02:29:11) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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Huberman Lab

Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher: Vaping, Alcohol Use & Other Risky Youth Behaviors

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Reasons for Initiating Nicotine Use in Teens

Impact of Nicotine Use on Adolescent Brain Development

Health Concerns Related to E-Cigarette Use

Challenges with Peer Pressure and Anti-Smoking Campaigns

Importance of Balancing Benefits and Risks for Teen Decision-Making

Effectiveness of Socially Relevant Messaging in Teen Health Campaigns

Concerns Regarding the Increasing Potency of Cannabis and Vaping Among Teens

Adolescent Engagement Strategies and the Role of Harm Reduction in Health Education

Educating Teens on Healthy Relationships and Substance Use

Influence of External Factors on Teen Behaviors

The Impact of Divorce on Adolescents

Impacts of Nicotine on Brain Development

Start Conversations Early

Educating Teens on Smoking Prevention

Thank you to our sponsors

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Reasons for Initiating Nicotine Use in Teens

Impact of Nicotine Use on Adolescent Brain Development

Health Concerns Related to E-Cigarette Use

Challenges with Peer Pressure and Anti-Smoking Campaigns

Importance of Balancing Benefits and Risks for Teen Decision-Making

Effectiveness of Socially Relevant Messaging in Teen Health Campaigns

Concerns Regarding the Increasing Potency of Cannabis and Vaping Among Teens

Adolescent Engagement Strategies and the Role of Harm Reduction in Health Education

Educating Teens on Healthy Relationships and Substance Use

Influence of External Factors on Teen Behaviors

The Impact of Divorce on Adolescents

Impacts of Nicotine on Brain Development

Start Conversations Early

Educating Teens on Smoking Prevention

Thank you to our sponsors

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