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The Ripple Effect of Digital and Substance Use on Youth
Smartphones and social media have a profound and detrimental impact on children, leading them to seek higher doses of dopamine to achieve the same satisfaction as adults, resulting in increased device usage. During the vulnerable adolescent years, children may inadvertently turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism for stress, heightening the risk of developing alcohol dependence. The statistics reveal a worrying trend: children who discover alcohol before age 15 have a 70% likelihood of becoming alcoholics, indicating that both digital and substance interactions can create long-lasting detrimental effects.