About this podcast

In this crucial episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and a developmental psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine, shares her world-renowned expertise on adolescent decision-making and risk-taking behaviors. The conversation delves deep into the alarming surge in youth vaping, specifically addressing the dangers of nicotine and cannabis e-cigarettes on the developing brain. Dr. Halpern-Felsher discusses the complexities of vaping addiction, the unique social pressures, and significant social media influences that make quitting particularly challenging for young people. Beyond vaping, the episode expands to cover the use of alcohol, nicotine pouches, fentanyl, and other prevalent risky behaviors faced by adolescents today. This episode is an indispensable resource for parents, teachers, coaches, and teens, providing a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of youth substance use, alongside practical resources and effective strategies to aid in quitting or reducing these addictive behaviors.