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Decline in teen drug use continues, surprising experts

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349 points pseudolus | 2 comments | 17 Dec 24 23:44 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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vouaobrasil ◴[20 Dec 24 19:19 UTC] No.42474017[source]▶
I wonder if the new drug of choice is actually technology. In some ways I think that the addiction to technology has some similar mellowing effects as drugs. Some research indicates that smartphone addiction is also related to low self-esteem and avoidant attachment [1] and that smartphones can become an object of attachment [2]. The replacement of drugs by technology is not surprising as it significantly strengthens technological development especially as it is already well past the point of diminishing returns for improving every day life.

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S07475...

2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S07475...

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alecco ◴[20 Dec 24 20:45 UTC] No.42474840[source]▶
Gen Z was conditioned with algorithmic timelines and loot boxes (gambling).
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1. fullspectrumdev ◴[21 Dec 24 17:32 UTC] No.42480957[source]▶
I wonder if that’s why there’s now such a fucking problem with sports betting…
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2. Nasrudith ◴[21 Dec 24 19:43 UTC] No.42481732[source]▶
I think it is more the accessibility increase from it being allowed along with unfettered advertising ensuring that the targeted ad demographic is "literally anybody who watches sports and more".