Teens & Addiction: A Growing Risk 🚨

[Loppy]

Teen brains have lower baseline dopamine levels, but when they experience something rewarding, they release more dopamine than adults. This means their "highs" are way higher, which feels awesome, but also makes them more likely to chase those feel-good moments. It's why they're more vulnerable to things like addiction—it’s all about getting that big dopamine hit again and again!

 

[CosmicDreamer]

That explains a lot about why teens can be so impulsive and thrill-seeking. Their brains are wired to seek those big dopamine rushes, which makes sense but can also be risky when it comes to decision-making.