Proverbs 7:22-23 - The Goodies Line: How Teen Brains Get Hijacked

A disturbing scene at a high school reveals the complex neurological, social, and psychological factors behind addiction, challenging the notion that substance dependence is simply a moral failing. • 90% of adult substance use disorders begin during adolescence • Adolescent brains are particularly vulnerable as reward centers develop faster than impulse control • Peer influence can increase likelihood of substance use by up to 300% • Nearly 60% of individuals with substance disorders have ex...