Explains how addiction develops through the brain's reward system, differentiating behavioral and substance addictions while highlighting why teenagers are especially vulnerable.
Details how social media and smartphone use exploit psychological triggers to keep users hooked, examines their impact on well-being, and suggests strategies to reclaim control over screen time.
Discusses how video games are engineered to be addictive through rewards, social engagement, and escapism, and reviews the negative consequences on health, academics, and relationships, along with tips for achieving balance.
Describes the dangers of substance abuse along with food and shopping addictions, focusing on their effects on the brain and body—especially in teens—and offers approaches to overcome these cycles.