NIDA explores in this video the intriguing similarities between the processes of brain development and computer programming. The analogy helps us understand why toxic environmental factors like drugs, bullying, or lack of sleep can have such a long-lasting impact on a teenager’s life and can be used to empower your children or students with information they need make better decisions. https://nida.nih.gov/videos/teen-brain-development Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: https://www.nida.nih.gov/comment-policy

Scientists from the National Institute on Drug Abuse answer common questions teens ask about drug use and addiction. The episode What Is the Worst Drug? introduces viewers to the dangers of fentanyl and the staggering mortality rates of nicotine and alcohol use. This video can also be viewed at: https://teens.drugabuse.gov/videos/what-worst-drug Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: https://www.drugabuse.gov/comment-policy

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SUBSCRIBE to learn more about common mental health issues: http://bit.ly/SubOasisApp This video discusses the types, causes, and solutions for addiction. Learn the difference between really liking something and being addicted. Discover why people become addicted and the best strategies to conquer an addiction. The reality of addiction is no joke! An addiction can be to a substance or a behavior. The difference between really liking something and being addicted are obsessive thoughts, feeling like you can't stop, and continuing to use or do that substance or behavior despite having negative consequences. An example can be playing videogames so much that you start losing sleep and struggling in school. Addictions like this can cause you to become uncharacteristically irritable and influence you to stop your responsibilities, like going to school. A good way to conquer your addiction is to talk to a counselor. You may not want to do this at first, but it can help you get better! You can see improvements in your life when you get a balance back in your life and reconnect with those around you! How do people become addicted? Sometimes a person starts using a substance or behavior to fit in. Other times, it's to ease pain from traumatic experiences or mental health issues. Our brains also release "feel good" chemicals called dopamine when we do something that feels good or exciting. This same pleasure pathway is activated when we do drugs or alcohol. Over time, our brains get used to having this in your life and make it really hard to stop. If you feel like you may be addicted to something, you are not alone! Counselors can help you work to get your brain back from being hijacked! More information about anxiety and other mental illnesses is available on Oasis App. Learn more on our website! www.oasisapp.org ______ Follow us on: Instagram: @oasis_app // https://www.instagram.com/oasis_app/ Twitter @oasisapp // https://twitter.com/oasisapp Facebook @Oasismentalhealthapp // https://www.facebook.com/oasismentalhealthapp/ Linkedin @Oasis Mental Health Applications // https://www.linkedin.com/company/oasismentalhealth

SUBSCRIBE to learn more about common mental health issues: http://bit.ly/SubOasisApp Substance use is when you take or ingest any substance, such as alcohol or drugs. Substance abuse is when you take or ingest more than what is recommended of a substance. For teenagers, it is recommended to avoid all substances because your brain is not fully developed. However, many teens experiment with different substances like vaping, weed, tobacco, and alcohol. Some teenagers may even consider "hard drugs" such as cocaine, meth, or opioids. Regardless of the substance, if it's not prescribed by a doctor and taken as prescribed, experimenting with substances can have negative effects. Many teens will start out taking one substance and end up taking something else. The danger in using substances that aren't prescribed to you is that you don't know how it will impact you. Pretty quickly, what feels like casual or experimental use can turn into a substance use problem, which has long lasting and negative consequences. Before you decide to use a substance, know the risks and potential consequences, or reach out to a health professional to talk about it! ___________ Follow us on: Instagram: @oasis_app // https://www.instagram.com/oasis_app/ Twitter @oasisapp // https://twitter.com/oasisapp Facebook @Oasismentalhealthapp // https://www.facebook.com/oasismentalhealthapp/ Linkedin @Oasis Mental Health Applications // https://www.linkedin.com/company/oasismentalhealth

Adolescence is a key period of growth and development, with the brain also changing enormously during this period. Recent research suggests that these maturational changes make the adolescent brain more vulnerable to the damaging effects of alcohol, with areas associated with memory and learning particularly affected. Under Construction is a highly acclaimed 4 minute animation that discusses adolescent brain development and highlights the effects of alcohol and risky drinking on different brain regions, as well as its impact on behaviour. It presents complex and up-to-date neurobiological research in a way that is engaging and relevant for teenagers. For more information or to order a copy go to: http://www.turningpoint.org.au/Education/Schools-and-Young-People/Under-Construction.aspx

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