Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher: Vaping, Alcohol Use & Other Risky Youth Behaviors

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, FSAHM. She is a professor of pediatrics and adolescent medicine and a developmental psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Halpern-Felsher is a world expert in adolescent decision-making and risk-taking behaviors.
She explains the huge increase in vaping (e-cigarettes) by young people. She explains why vaping nicotine and cannabis is particularly dangerous to the developing brain. We discuss the rise in vaping addiction, the unique social pressures and social media influences faced by youth that make quitting challenging, and interventions to aid them in quitting or reducing use.
We also discuss the role of technology and social media. And, the use of alcohol, nicotine pouches, fentanyl, and other risky behaviors that adolescents face now.
This episode should interest parents, teachers, coaches, teens, and families. It covers the current youth substance use landscape and also covers resources and ways to quit these addictive behaviors.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher
00:01:40 Sponsors: Eight Sleep, Mateina & LMNT
00:05:38 Adolescence
00:09:19 Household Conflict, Parents; Smart Phones
00:12:35 Smart Phones & Social Media
00:18:25 Vaping, E-Cigarettes, Nicotine & Cannabis
00:23:46 Adolescent Nicotine Use: Marketing, Flavors
00:30:41 Sponsor: AG1
00:32:13 Nicotine Initiation, Freebase vs. Salt-Based Nicotine, Concentration
00:41:35 Addiction & Withdrawal; E-Cigarette Access
00:48:48 Vaping Health Hazards, Aldehydes, Flavors
00:56:32 Sponsor: Waking Up
00:57:48 “Just Say No”, Adolescent Defiance
01:04:21 Cannabis & Potency, Blunts, E-Cigarette Combinations
01:10:30 Psychosis, THC & Adolescence
01:14:11 Quitting Nicotine & Cannabis; Physical & Social Withdrawal Symptoms
01:23:05 Social Pressures, Quitting Vaping, Environment Concerns
01:30:08 Teen Activities, Social Media, Autonomy
01:36:28 Risky Behaviors, Alcohol, Driving, Sexual Behavior
01:43:27 International E-Cigarette Use, Regulation
01:46:10 Nicotine Pouches, Health Risks; Tolerance
01:53:25 Tools: Vaping Interventions, Decision Making, Harm Reduction
02:02:37 Fentanyl, Drug Testing, Recreational Drug Use
02:13:45 Tool: Organic Conversations & Risky Behavior
02:17:20 Long-Term Goals & Teens; Vaping, Pornography & Teens
02:24:08 Mental Health Crisis & Substance Use
02:29:11 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, KZbin Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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[@IvanTilen]

Huberman, as a 17 year old I have been surrounded by drugs and alcohol and have chosen not to partake. Initially it was fear of the unknown that kept me away but my friends quickly normalized it. Then I found the Huberman lab podcast. I listened to the marijuana and alcohol episodes and took notes. It is true that education is an extremely powerful tool in combatting these behaviors. Thank you for allowing me to educate myself.

[@sushilsharma483]

Respect to you young man. You are a smart man. God bless and continue in your journey to success

[@ShadowKam1]

Congrats. I'm also 17 and trying to kick a year-long weed habit. This video has definitely reinforced the idea that I absolutely need to stop.

[@LonestarPaul]

Congrats Ivan. You're a smart, strong young man and you're shaping your life. Keep it up.

[@clarissimastella]

Quitting alcohol (including wine as well) and smoking and starting working out was the best solution in my memory, also my chronic depression is fading away slowly but surely. Thank you for your consistent effort, Sir. You personally helped me a lot!

[@michaelkartsonis6332]

🌲 > 🍺

[@edvinvikingsson3699]

Good for you man. Keep at it

[@Tate525]

​@@michaelkartsonis6332Fucks with your REM sleep real bad. Not worth it especially when you are trying to learn something new in life.

[@albsol3478]

​​@@Tate525you could see the original studies and the opinions of other sleep researchers about REM sleep. But instead, you follow blindly everything your daddy Huberman spouts.

[@calebford6318]

I stopped drinking and smoking all thanks to microdosing fentanyl in my arm every morning. I’ve made more money, had more sex, and the quality of my life has increased exponentially. 10/10 would recommend!

[@brandaceoriginal]

In our household, having difficult and uncomfortable conversations was and is still the norm. My mother was always “up-in-our business” in subtle but non-obtrusive ways. She could effectively read my mood and body language in a matter of seconds when entering a room. Oftentimes, she would lovingly plan a way to get me to open up and talk to her, e.g., a warm chocolate cake with chocolate icing straight from the oven. 🥰My mother would tell me that since we (her children) were a combo of herself and our father, it was her responsibility to understand and guide us through as many generational issues as she could. IMO, it wasn’t just the conversations that kept me out of a lot of trouble, it was watching my parents in action. They are far from perfect but they practiced what they preached. Also, growing up we had one television in the home. We could afford for everyone to have a TV in their room but there was no need since every weekend was filled with activities such as museum visits and trips to the farmers market. I believe those decisions helped balance my relationship with social media and TV. However, I am still working on balancing my love of all things automobile. 😜 Great episode! Keep moving forward, Andrew!

[@milaj927]

I’m a dancer and I did a private party for a wealthy gentleman’s clubhouse. One of them was a cofounder to a popular nicotine vape company, and he was talking about how he’d never smoke it and finding humor in making millions off of other people’s weaknesses (this was in 2020)

[@flootyy1746]

tough choice between being ethical and not making that amount of money or taking advantage of the weak and making mills. one could argue that it's unethical because of the fact that he is aware that it kills people but another argument can be made that it's people's choice at the end of the day and he's not actually obligating his clients to keep buying it. it's his clients who keep promoting said products. very delicate argument

[@Dabby724]

Not a weakness, there have been numerous studies that show vaping don't show a significant harm to people s body at least for 100 years

[@jithenin]

Thank you “ Doctor “ for this PODCAST with “ Dr Bonnie Halpern “ ❤😊🙏

[@HarpaAI]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:29 *🚬 Nicotine and Risky Youth Behaviors* - Factors influencing adolescent risk-taking behaviors, such as family dynamics, peer influence, and social media. - Concerns about the increase in ecigarette use among teenagers, with a significant uptick observed from 2017 to 2019. 05:39 *📱 Impact of Smartphones and Social Media* - Discussion on the effects of smartphones on adolescent behavior and social interaction. - Consideration of positive aspects like enhanced parent-child communication and monitoring. - Concerns regarding negative impacts such as cyberbullying, viral dissemination of risky behaviors, and predatory marketing targeting teenagers. 09:19 *🏠 Influence of Family Dynamics on Risk Behaviors* - Insight into the influence of family dynamics, including divorce and parental conflict, on adolescent risk-taking behaviors. - Emphasis on the importance of parental monitoring and involvement in adolescents' lives. - Clarification that it's not divorce itself but parental conflict that significantly impacts adolescents' well-being. 19:11 *💨 Trends in Nicotine Use: Smoking vs. Vaping* - Decline in conventional cigarette smoking rates among teenagers over the past decades. - Dramatic increase in ecigarette (vaping) use among teenagers, with statistics showing a peak from 2017 to 2019. - Factors contributing to the surge in ecigarette use, including social influences, flavors, and marketing strategies. 22:04 *🚭 Vaping prevalence discrepancies* - School reports indicate higher rates of teenage vaping (40-60%) compared to national data (under 10%). - Challenges in accurately assessing teen vaping prevalence due to survey methods and honesty. - Regardless of the exact percentage, the prevalence of teen vaping is concerning and needs attention. 23:41 *🧠 Nicotine's cognitive effects and addiction* - Nicotine acts as a cognitive enhancer but is highly addictive and harmful to health. - Teenagers may start vaping for various reasons, including peer influence, stress relief, and perceived cognitive benefits. - The addictive nature of nicotine poses challenges for youth who may quickly become dependent on vaping. 26:03 *🍭 Marketing tactics targeting youth* - Marketing strategies for vaping products heavily target young people with appealing designs and flavors. - Products like vape pens disguised as everyday items appeal to children as young as elementary school age. - Colorful packaging, cartoon characters, and enticing flavors contribute to the attractiveness of vaping products to adolescents. 44:09 *💰 Teens' access to vaping products* - Teens find ways to access vaping products despite their high cost. - Methods include earning money through jobs or creative means such as pod parties or selling puffs. - Despite regulations, access to vaping products remains relatively easy for teens. 48:41 *💡 Understanding the health hazards of vaping* - Nicotine in vaping products can harm brain development, especially in adolescents. - While vaping lacks many harmful chemicals found in cigarettes, it still contains concerning substances like aldehydes, linked to cancer. - Vaping can lead to significant health issues such as lung problems, seizures, and cardiovascular issues. 57:51 *🔑 Effective messaging for teen anti-vaping campaigns* - Traditional "just say no" campaigns are ineffective with teens and may lead to loss of credibility. - Messages that emphasize the social consequences of supporting the vaping industry, such as enriching corporations, can be more impactful. - Combining health education with messages that appeal to teen values and defiance against exploitation can lead to more effective anti-vaping campaigns. 01:05:39 *🌿 Understanding Cannabis and Vaping* - THC concentration in cannabis, particularly in high-THC products like dabbing, has dramatically increased. - Concerns about the prevalence of cannabis use among teens, including smoking joints and blunts. - Emergence of cannabis in e-cigarettes among teens, sometimes mixed with nicotine vape liquids. 01:10:30 *🧠 Risks of Cannabis Use in Youth* - Growing concerns about addiction to cannabis among youth, with approximately 1 in 6 becoming addicted. - Discussion on the potential causal relationship between high-THC cannabis and psychosis, especially in late teens and early 20s. - Challenges in understanding the mechanism and potential irreversibility of cannabis-induced psychosis. 01:14:18 *🛑 Difficulties in Quitting Vaping and Cannabis* - Adolescents face significant challenges in quitting vaping and cannabis due to addiction and social pressures. - Limited availability of effective programs and treatments for quitting, including nicotine replacement therapy. - Importance of addressing social withdrawal and creating supportive environments for teens trying to quit. 01:26:45 *🚭 Encouraging teens to resist peer pressure and abstain from substance use* - Encouraging teens to resist social pressures and feel empowered to say no to substance use. - Increasing availability of support groups and social networks for teens who want to quit or avoid substance use. - Highlighting the environmental impact of substance use as an additional incentive for teens to abstain. 01:30:12 *🛹 Impact of social media on youth engagement in activities and risky behaviors* - Concerns about decreased engagement in extracurricular activities and increased focus on social media. - Exploring whether substance use, like vaping, correlates with reduced participation in other activities. - Discussing the role of social media and parental fears in limiting teens' autonomy and engagement in physical activities. 01:35:33 *🚫 Trends in risky behaviors among teenagers, including substance use and impulsive actions* - Observation of continued engagement in risky behaviors among teenagers, potentially influenced by impulsivity. - Discussion on the decline in drunk driving incidents due to increased awareness and alternative transportation options. - Exploration of the impact of impulsive decision-making on teens' engagement in risky behaviors. 01:42:21 *💑 Trends in sexual behavior among teenagers and its relation to other risky behaviors* - Notable decline in rates of risky sexual behavior among teenagers, accompanied by a decrease in teen pregnancies. - Consideration of global trends in risky behaviors, such as substance use and sexual activity, across different countries. - Discussion on the influence of marketing strategies and regulatory policies on the prevalence of substance use among youth. 01:47:21 *🔍 Understanding the Rise of Zin Among Teenagers* - Zin, a nicotine pouch product, is gaining popularity among teenagers, showing a sharp increase in market share compared to other nicotine products. - Limited surveillance data exists on Zin usage among teens, but studies suggest a growing trend, raising concerns about potential health risks. - Initiation of nicotine use through Zin among teenagers is a significant concern, potentially serving as a gateway to other tobacco products. 01:51:12 *💬 Concerns and Considerations about Nicotine Pouches* - The usage pattern of nicotine pouches, like Zin, often escalates quickly from one or two pouches to several, leading to high nicotine intake levels. - Comparisons to traditional cigarette consumption highlight the significant nicotine exposure associated with multiple pouches per day. - Nicotine's impact on brain development remains a primary concern, regardless of its delivery method, raising questions about long-term effects on adolescent brains. 01:53:36 *🛡️ Approaches to Addressing Youth Risk Behaviors* - Effective messaging strategies for addressing youth risk behaviors involve a spectrum of approaches, including prevention, harm reduction, and comprehensive education. - Encouraging open conversations about risky behaviors from a young age helps normalize discussions and build trust between parents, educators, and youths. 02:07:53 *🚬 The impact of fentanyl on youth substance use* - Fentanyl is increasingly found mixed with various drugs like MDMA and cannabis. - Teens may unknowingly consume fentanyl due to it being mixed into other substances. 02:12:51 *🎓 Strategies for youth education and engagement* - Optimism exists in the landscape of education and youth engagement despite challenges. - Comprehensive education and harm reduction strategies are essential alongside policies. 02:21:35 *🧠 Nicotine's impact on adolescent brain development* - Nicotine exposure during adolescence can alter brain wiring and increase addiction susceptibility. - Adolescents' developing brains are particularly vulnerable to the effects of nicotine. 02:24:23 *💬 Addressing mental health and substance use in youth* - There's a bidirectional relationship between mental health issues and substance use in youth. - Stress, social factors, and co-use of substances contribute to mental health challenges. 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[@olgazavilohhina6854]

¡Hola Profe! Such an important episode for any parent of teens. I find that it's not enough to talk about these topics at home. Kids spend more than half of their day at school. But when we discuss a lot of those topics on our "teacher-parents" reunions, every discussion that we are having isn't based around educating our kids about the dangers and consequences of these behaviors, but around "not doing it on the school premises".Thank You for all Your hard work and care for all of us.

[@musingsofthemind7881]

So I am 22 years old right now, and when I was a child, I had trouble focusing, I went to my doctor and got medication prescribed to me for this medical issue. Nothing makes me want to smoke or vape more then a bunch of adults who take absolutely no responsibility for what they have done in their life times, telling me what to consume and what not to consume( which is what I see in anti tobacco campaigns). Like what I see is a lot of anti tobacco campaigns and anti vaping campaigns, with people who say they have cancer or ETC problem, telling me that vaping and or smoking is bad and I need to be ashamed of it, this is not the way to address this situation, shaming, and or saying what you are doing or want to do is bad, is a great way to make people who want to consume X substance consume it. We need to understand why teenagers and young adults are choosing to use pharmaceuticals to get by in life, and we need to provide medical treatment when necessary. What I have read is these same teenagers who we demonize for vaping because it gets them high, are taking acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as Donepezil and Gelantamine, which are absolutely horrendous to take, especially in excess because of their side effects. However for these people because it makes them do better on exams, they will use whatever it takes to do well, even if i makes them feel awful. demonizing these people for consumption's of nicotine will only increase its use, these people are not trying to get high, they are trying to get by in a world hostile to the way the human mind evolved to get by in. A large reason why people consume drugs, is because the way life is now is very hostile to the way the human mind evolved to function. What we need to do is understand the needs of these teenagers and young adults, we need to understand the purpose nicotine servers in their life, and replaces it with a better more effective medication, not demonize it. I agree that vaping nicotine is bad and is not the way to go, like with alcohol, it is not that it doesn't work as an anti anxiety drug, it is that their are better pharmaceutical medications that can be used to help said people. We should focus on ways to deal with this said issue, and defeat it, instead of saying nicotine is evil and we need to eradicate it, we should be discussing more effective and safer ways to achieve its desired result, while understanding why people chooses to continue to use the substances.

[@sj4267]

Replacing the addiction inpulse with emotional regulation techniques (I use breath work mainly) and making the vapes as hard as possible to access (out of sight out of mind) has been the biggest key for me to quit. All the best for anyone else on the journey.

[@user-rz4re9tu3r]

I read a study that if u vape constantly for 24 hours u also turn into vapour and disappear. Gonna give it a try tomorrow.

[@jlllx]

honorary phd for you

[@jacquismit9762]

Goodbye...just hope you don"t end up in that 'burning, hot place' which is the source of all vapors. 😂

[@thatoneguyricardo]

Epic

[@stephenanderson3630]

@@jacquismit9762 the teapot?

[@damonbervoets1435]

For me, it was nicotine and Skunk (strong weed) at 14, as well as booze, MDMA at 17, and cocaine at 18. It was great fun at the time, but it for sure negatively affected my mental health. It's not big, not clever, and will not benefit your life in any way shape, or form. Sobriety is far more fun and far more healthy. And for the most part, my mental health has improved drastically since becoming sober and living the correct way (working out, cold showers, healthy eating, sleep, etc).

[@jacquismit9762]

Well done! Much love!

[@damonbervoets1435]

@jacquismit9762 Thank you!

[@laneythelame]

Not a parent but this is a very important conversation, I've found even a lot of adults (my own friends and family members) have moved onto vaping and yet the risks there for everyone need to be highlighted, thank you so much for this!

[@peteswanson3482]

I am 18 and I am a big listener of the show and I was just watching to the other episode about nicotine after my friend bought me a disposable vape - this great episode makes me more inclined to give it back to him and not get nicotine through vaping, dip, and cigarettes

[@soh.4556]

Well done buddy !

[@p__audiovisual]

I'm 30 and started with nicotine as teen. It's so difficult to quit. Especially with the flavored stuff thats in abundance. I encourage you to continue taking care of yourself and being mindful of your choices, which will ultimately enable or prevent you from living a healthy life as you age. I'm finding that no matter what choice we make, we will deal with some form of pain or discomfort. Choose the one that will reward you for playing the long game.

[@peteswanson3482]

@@p__audiovisual thank you for your encouragement 🤙

[@nh7680]

Just keep it in the car and use it socially nothing bad will happen.

[@user-pv5jj4ui5z]

I am a long time listener, first time commenter. Thank you not only for a wonderful podcast, but a great episode. I used this information to start a conversation about vaping and other drug use with my 11-year old. Not only was he interested, but he asked to listen to the podcast, and has done so. This has spurred more open dialogue between us. As a paramedic I see folks lost to addiction every day. Thank you for such a great tool to help me take steps to forearm my son against these pressures.

[@honzanovotny7927]

I officially got addicted to this podcast :(

[@tr13kymusic97]

Would be tragic if this was a real problem for this commenter

[@FreshTakeAI]

Better late than never

[@cherylnathanodette]

I have no teens but two younger grandchildren and fear for their health as they grow. A superb episode and hopefully this will help not only them in years to come, but all parents and teens. Everyone in fact. Many thanks

[@karenmcrobb3105]

Please can you do an interview about skin health.

[@hubermanlab]

Yes!

[@NYSOUN]

@@hubermanlab Thanks Andrew

[@dustinrussell5411]

@@hubermanlabalso could you do a project on the negative health effects of mask wearing? There is so much information now that there could be a really solid presentation. Thank you. 🙏

[@user-zh5cz6kz1m]

This breaks my heart as a mother, and yes as you said Dr Huberman, presumably other optimists out there, I believe if we lose hope, we can't fix or atleast make things better. Thank you for this information. Alot of it was new and some were reminders which encouraged to think and do more for our kids and even adults.

[@austincruz4198]

Hell yeah this is what we needed. Thank you!!!

[@teresarodgers7680]

Just an episode suggestion, could you maybe do an episode on acne/skin conditions and how gut health and hormones impact this. Maybe bring in a derm specialist aswell?

[@PizzlesTechTime]

Yeah when I was a kid my parents divorced basically forced me down the wrong path. Got into smoking cigarettes and marijuana. From there it was all downhill and I truly wish I listened to my intuition. You cannot punish your parents by doing worse for yourself You only punish yourself

[@connieleong8876]

😮❤

[@samuelasafu-agyei]

Thanks, Dr Bonnie and Dr Andrew!!!

[@ElisaValkyria]

Another great episode! 👏

[@austincruz4198]

So interested about this! Thank you

[@borodiymaria3172]

Exactly what i wanted to learn about

[@DocJon1]

Can't wait to listen ❤

[@Prodominatrix]

I’m 25 and I quit vaping 3 months ago, I started when I was 18 in 2017 when the vapes blew up in popularity. It took about 7 years of use and then quit. First couple days really sucked due to withdrawal, and then the next 2 weeks was strong thoughts of going and purchasing one. But after a month I don’t even think about them anymore.

[@dartheater7348]

Its actually not that difficult to quit. Withdrawal lasts about 3 days, but certain medicines help incredibly. Excedrin, which is a mix of Tylenol, aspirin, and caffeine works like a charm. The stimulant nature and combination of a blood thinner like aspirin and caffeine causes both of them to feel stronger, so you are more alert and have less headache.

[@Prodominatrix]

@@dartheater7348 move along

[@annahuerta2640]

The way I pumped my breaks and clicked over Bec I have bronchitis rn and I'm trying to quit vaping

[@break_8260]

In delhi, it is completely free to vape, it is in the air!

[@Shravan-ue1bx]

Don’t spare any moment to shame your own country. There was no need of saying this

[@ankeetos]

It's true tho why shouldn't they say it.

[@break_8260]

why should we hide the truth?

[@Shravan-ue1bx]

its not even relevant here

[@Saj1.02]

@@Shravan-ue1bxwhat shame? Us all in the west and rest of the world know India’s like that. Fix your problems rather than calling out your own people who identify them

[@corrupt1238]

Another excellent episode, as a parent ,this episode was really an eye opener, thank you

[@learningvideosbynikhil8308]

It was great!

[@karenmcrobb3105]

Great guest! Such an important topic!

[@arietis_41]

I will remember the first party I attended with my best friend for the rest of my life. A lot of alcohol and even at the end hard drugs were consumed. We were both sober. He and I were just shocked at how bad the party had gone, since we were only 15 at the time. This convinced me to never touch this stuff (Kiss from France 🙌)

[@jcba1418]

bro is dropping too many good episodes people can't keep up with all of those

[@more.art.less.war.]

So many people I know who smoke weed know absolutely nothing about the endocannabinoid system nor how thc affects your mind, thank you Dr. Huberman

[@albsol3478]

His cannabis episode was criticized by any single person that has any decent background on EC system. Your guru has been peddling misinformation on many topics but here you are, following blindly everything he says. You are in a cult and you haven't even realized.

[@more.art.less.war.]

@@albsol3478 i don't follow blindly as you so boldly assume, I do my own research and take into consideration multiple studies before forming and opinion on something as important and relevant as cannabis and the brain. I'm happy someone is talking about it who is educated om neurobiology that's why I commented and thanked him. Grow up.

[@more.art.less.war.]

@@albsol3478 furthermore, being criticized has zero relevance to the credibility of someone's opinion or research as many of the most important scientific revelations and discoveries were wildly criticized until becoming adopted as objective facts

[@albsol3478]

@@more.art.less.war. what "own research"?? You clearly don't know anything about cannabis if you think that his episode was accurate.

[@albsol3478]

@@more.art.less.war. what are you talking about??? Man, you are more clueless than I expected. He has no idea about cannabis, ZERO.

[@whitneymietz9185]

I teach high school health and PE. I take surveys of my students, more than 75% of teens at my school voted for vaping nicotine as being the biggest health related problem at our school. Followed by stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, and depression. They are incredibly addicted, and we should be offering more supports to quitting this nasty addiction, rather than simply punishing students. Many teens, who do want to quit, do not know where to get help or support in quitting, they are afraid to ask their parents, teachers, and adults in their lives. Most of my students report being introduced to vaping in middle school, not so much through peer pressure, but they try it because their friends are doing so, and they end up addicted in the process. I teach about the risks and dangers of vaping, and introduce them to quit lines/ websites for teens specifically, but more needs to be done on a larger scale to help the youth today with the vaping crisis. And yes we are seeing much lower physical activity levels, many students struggle with cardiovascular endurance, and even holding a 20-30 second plank. Im sure this is due to more factors beyond vaping, but vaping is playing a role.

[@thr0w407]

If you are a teacher AND you use your REAL NAME AS YOUR USERNAME YOU SHOULDN'T BE ON THE INTERNET LET ALONE TEACHING CHILDREN. CHANGE IT. YOU'RE WELCOME.

[@ScottSUP...]

Loved the insights! Can't wait for more. Addiction incoming!

[@dkylewilson]

I have been a student pastor for 25+ years. Thank you for putting all my assorted observations into one succinct place. I have made most all of these observations over the decades at different points individually. I believe a lot of our current college and HS students (Gen Z) will raise their children like their parents (Gen X) were raised. Opting for their children to be far more independent and less attached to digital entertainment and assumed entitlement. Boundaries lines have slowly blurred since 2010-2013 and our current young adults will have to work to figure out what caused that fade out. I am interested to see what they place the blame on in the next 10-15 years.

[@sonny5068]

Great episode!

[@tashastarling6573]

The timing of that advertisement at 31:00 ✔ I have also really noticed the quality of who Huberman chooses to sponsor with. Mad respect for Huberman, as always.

[@JewelAdelsberg]

i’m trying to quit nicotine and this podcast is really concerning. like VERY VERY concerning. thank u for platforming this wonderful lady

[@Mariaharris143]

I’m about half way through and I suggest we make kicking up a hacky sack cool again as a replacement🎉 We used to spend hours playing hacky sack in mid and high school. Granted, we were usually smoking cigarettes and weed but maybe we can just focus on the sack?

[@dm_podcast_takeways]

There are different types of vaping juices. There are ones that don't have propylene glycol (100% VG), an ingredient that may cause allergy reactions. 100% VG juice are less harmful. Regardless, smoking and drinking is bad

[@Mariahmcam]

Wow, this is an incredible topic to deep drive into. Vaping is so prevalent in young kids today it’s scary. The first step is understanding what is happening when using these products. Kudos Dr. Huberman 🙌🏼

[@amoresalute4397]

Wow, waking up and vapping sounds very similar to all the parents needing to down a cup of coffee five minutes after waking. That’s why I say no to caffeine, I hate being reliant on anything to function properly.

[@ellis447]

Same

[@formilomid7029]

As a 17 year old teenager, I can say that in my school at least 50% of students smoke( cigarettes/vapes etc). So the statistics are right. To be more specific, I’m in Saint-Petersburg, Russia

[@memastarful]

Sharing this video with my nephew whose been vaping for years.

[@pandafirebolt998]

He won't have the attention span to watch this video for 5 mins...

[@pandafirebolt998]

He won't have the attention span to watch the video for 5 Mins

[@FullTwos]

He gon be maaaaad

[@patrickbateman4541]

Getting your nephew to stop by spreading misinformation. Great! The CDC looked into the claims she made and concluded it was from THC vapes

[@bradfordlangston836]

Im a sophomore in college. I Zyn, vape, smoke weed, smoke cigarettes, smoke cigars, drink beer, drink vodka and I hate myself every time I do it.

[@Sojogososlow]

Damn brotha your bodies yelling at you but yeah I was doing all that too except zyn .. currently doing a sober month I’m only zyning rn definitely much needed

[@Sojogososlow]

Reset myself

[@mommybreakdown]

One step at a time. Change your identity, change your life. Check out the book, “Atomic Habits.” Wishing you well!

[@mw00295]

I lived in a village my whole life. Moved to a city this week, and was surprised to see that all my friends vape lol. They smoke like chimney, it's really bad.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

Might be time to find some new friends

[@abramisme]

As for me I uses swiping more or audio to send information and text

[@jamesgriffiths3265]

I feel so lucky to have grown up in more innocent times.

[@GengarChomper]

Saw a comment about doing a episode on Migraines, so on board we’d appreciate it

[@baz985]

Great Pod people

[@erikmabbun1492]

Thank you Dr Huberman for clarifying that getting gnarly on our skateboards is absolutely not the same as “doing stupid things”. As a kid 👍👍

[@edjohn4590]

Hi Dr Huberman… Please can you do an episode on Peyronie’s disease.. I have recently been diagnosed with this and can’t find any really good information on it..

[@tashastarling6573]

52:00 Wow you hear about "formaldehyde", how it is used by morticians and to Subway sandwiches. But how Dr. Huberman reframed it, I understand now what it is/does. Great job with the show! More and more people are repeating things they've heard and learned here.

[@tango976]

As a young addicted man, I think there's something that's way too overlooked: "Can't afford to quit" Not in the monetary sense, rather performance. I'm barely holding on as is, I cannot afford the days/weeks it would put me out of commission. Education and work have deadlines and performance expectations. If you're already on the edge of flunking out/failing and getting fired, then the cost of the withdrawals is simply not one that can be tolerated. And this isn't even mentioning the underlying factors that rear their ugly heads once the cope keeping them at bay disappears. >Suicidal ideation >Depression >Personality disorders >etc So >Teens get addicted in school >Get thrown into the worst economic conditions in living memory >struggle to survive; reinforces cope >Quitting the cope may very well mean not surviving, taking that out of the equation

[@deannamontgomery2769]

We had cloves in the 80's. That was the gateway to cigarettes. It took forever to finally quit. Wish I could go back in time and tell myself how horrible it all is.

[@karenmcrobb3105]

What research is being done in the UK related to the affects of vaping?

[@hellewindelv-lidzelius6998]

Thank you for bringing on this subject. Sometimes I give my teenagers pocket money for listening to your podcast when the subject is relevant for them. So I know they learn something about them selves and get useful life-tools to lean on. This one is definitely ‘a pocket-money-listen’. Will forward it to them and of course listen to it myself as well☀️☀️☀️! It’s always better to be prepared and aware. And to become wiser. Thank you Huberman 👏.

[@88Zero]

I am 21 years old. I have had bouts of major depressive disorder since i was 9. I had rough home environments growing up and when i was 17 found a dab pen in behind a picture in my dads room. My environment was extremely cramped, my dad and his girlfriend were indifferent to this discomfort of his children. I began smoking as a coping mechanism. And now at 21, 22 in just a couple months. I have a very hard time stopping. I want to stop. I just am very weak i guess in comparison to others because when i am sober i am vulnerable to depressive episodes. I dont want to feel like everything is meaningless. So i smoke. I live normally in every other way. And i take care of myself pretty well. But i struggle to quit smoking weed. My parents are substance users. And i sometimes feel as if there is no escaping addiction. Freeing myself from weed at times feels pointless. At some point in my life ill probably relapse, and ill have to walk up this hill again. I wonder if it is better to just live and die with it. If i were to stop today. Id feel the urge to stop tomorrow. And then the shame of giving in to this tiresome habit.

[@seamorebuts]

Well you want to quit, If you have gone through all that before smoking weed I am sure you can do without it now. I'm not trying to offend you, I have been through a lot up until I was 23, smoking weed all the way. Life still was wild when I was 23, I was just more stable at that point. Eventually I was able to quit through creating my own home environment. I am sure you will be able to aswell, if you want. If I feel weak while quitting, I just say "when I am 70 I can smoke as much as I want " If you are unable to quit, many people have their own poisons. Just don't let it kill you, show restraint when possible.

[@jacquismit9762]

Try JESUS....worked for me all these years. He alone can fill ALL the empty places and spaces. Enter into a magical world that only belongs to you and Him. Don't go to churches or other people..just start chatting to Him. Keep it to yourself. An amazing journey and life is ahead of you. A good start is also to read the Book of Enoch....it will give you an excellent overview of your life and mission. Give it a try...what can you loose? Praying for you. Jesus is waiting...I'm just relaying the message. Lots of love dear.

[@mommybreakdown]

It is possible with the right help. Start with quit literature or memoirs from your local library. Keep coming back to podcasts like this. Then start saving the money you don’t use on substances to pay for therapy. I’m cheering you on!

[@brianslack4045]

With todays attitude towards drugs, I think a great topic would be recreational drugs and how the more popular drugs work and how they affect the brain and body (short term and long term or permanent damage, if any) As a former drug addicr, Im biased.. but I think it would be great information for anyone thinking about trying illegal/abused drugs or who has in the past. Plus, just about everyone knows someone affected by addiction. There’s a lot of misinformation out there! Help us out Doc!

[@vocaldancemusic]

there are specific benefits for vocalists of inhalation and exhalation of certain natural herbs which ties to respiration training and even endurance. its all related despite different applications and professions. the top 1% of performers and athletes understand more than most.

[@bobthemadmonkey]

Not to advocate kids using vape products(crazy position) but the problem here is actually bad regulation. This episode sounds like a panic, the fault is on our government for letting addictive behaviors run rampant. Someone is becoming a billionaire off e cigarettes rn.

[@connormatthews522]

Hey doc. LMNT is quite cost prohibitive to use frequently, do you have any suggestions for a cheaper/every day product or alternative? T

[@dameanvil]

05:29 🧠 Adolescence is marked by pubertal changes, emotional development, and social changes, including increased peer influence. 10:09 🏡 Conflict resolution in divorced families, not divorce itself, is crucial for mitigating risk-taking behavior in adolescents. 13:25 📱 Smartphones contribute to peer-to-peer interactions and the viral spread of behaviors, which can exacerbate risky behaviors like bullying and substance use. 19:11 💨 While conventional cigarette smoking rates have declined, there's been a dramatic increase in adolescent e-cigarette use, with rates peaking around 2017-2019 before decreasing slightly due to factors like COVID-19. 22:31 🚭 Schools are witnessing a significant increase in teenage vaping, with reports of 40 to 60% of students using e-cigarettes, nicotine, or cannabis within the last 30 days. 23:56 🧠 Nicotine, while known to enhance certain cognitive functions temporarily, is highly addictive and detrimental to health, particularly in the long term. 27:09 🚸 Elementary school students are also falling prey to vaping, with reports of second and third graders caught using nicotine e-cigarettes. 29:25 🍬 Flavors and marketing tactics are enticing teenagers to vape, with products designed to mimic sweets and candies, appealing directly to younger audiences. 32:38 💨 Unlike adults who may use e-cigarettes to quit smoking, teenagers are initiating nicotine use primarily through vaping, attracted by marketing, flavors, and ease of access. 36:50 📊 Salt-based nicotine in newer vaping products is smoother and more appealing to teenagers, potentially increasing addiction rates due to higher nicotine absorption. 39:36 🚬 Nicotine concentrations in vape pods can far exceed those in traditional cigarettes, leading to rapid addiction among teenagers, with some consuming nicotine equivalent to several packs of cigarettes daily. 43:00 🌅 Teenagers are becoming addicted to vaping nicotine, exhibiting signs of dependence within a few weeks of initiation, often using e-cigarettes immediately upon waking up as a sign of addiction. 45:20 💸 Teens find creative ways to obtain money for vaping, including sharing pods, selling puffs, or diverting lunch money. 49:05 🚭 Nicotine in vaping poses health risks, especially for brain development and lung function, impacting adolescents more severely. 52:42 🦠 Vaping chemicals like aldehydes, also used in laboratories, pose health risks including potential cancer and lung damage. 57:51 📣 Anti-vaping campaigns should emphasize social consequences and industry targeting to resonate with teens, rather than solely focusing on health risks. 01:07:29 🌿 Teens are increasingly using cannabis in e-cigarettes, either by purchasing cannabis-style e-cigarettes or by adding cannabis oil to nicotine e-cigarettes. 01:09:48 🧠 Adolescents using cannabis e-cigarettes may underestimate the health risks compared to nicotine e-cigarettes, but both pose concerns for addiction and brain development. 01:10:44 🧠 Scientists suggest a potential causal relationship between high-THC cannabis use in youth and the development of psychotic symptoms, particularly in late teens and early 20s. 01:17:03 💡 Quitting vaping and cannabis use is challenging for teens, with limited effective programs available, including nicotine replacement therapy and behavioral therapy. 01:19:08 💡 Teens may employ various strategies to manage withdrawal symptoms when quitting vaping, such as chewing gum, listening to music, or engaging in physical activities. 01:21:55 💬 Social withdrawal from vaping peers is crucial for teens attempting to quit, but creating alternative social networks and environments supportive of non-use is equally important. 01:26:31 💬 Peer pressure to vape can be intense, but there's a shift in attitudes where more teens are open to quitting or not starting, creating opportunities for supportive social networks. 01:29:03 🚭 Thirdhand exposure to e-cigarette aerosol can pose health risks to pets and children as it settles into carpets and clothes. 01:31:08 🎮 Replacement behaviors like concern for the environment could incentivize youth away from risky activities like vaping. 01:32:18 🧠 Social media may be reducing teens' engagement in after-school activities, potentially contributing to increased vaping and substance use. 01:36:29 🚗 Teens today are less likely to engage in drunk driving due to increased awareness and availability of ride-sharing services. 01:41:30 🚷 Impulsivity in teens can lead to risky behaviors, but life skills training programs aim to mitigate impulsive decision-making. 01:45:46 🌍 E-cigarette use varies among countries due to factors like marketing, regulations, and availability of nicotine products. 01:47:08 📈 Use of nicotine pouches like Zyn is on the rise among teens, potentially serving as a gateway to nicotine addiction. 01:50:06 ⚠ Concerns about oral cancer arise from the use of nicotine pouches, highlighting the need for further research into their health effects. 01:50:18 🧠 Nicotine, regardless of form, poses serious concerns for adolescent brain development. 01:51:12 💬 Usage of nicotine pouches among teens can escalate quickly, potentially leading to nicotine intake equivalent to multiple packs of cigarettes. 01:52:47 🚫 High levels of any neuromodulator, like nicotine, can adversely affect brain development, particularly in young individuals. 01:53:26 💡 Initiating conversations about risky behaviors with children at a young age helps normalize discussion and fosters healthier decision-making later on. 01:54:59 🗣 Open, honest conversations about substance use and risky behaviors are crucial for effective harm reduction, rather than solely relying on "just say no" approaches. 01:59:11 ⚖ Comprehensive education, including harm reduction strategies, is more effective than strictly advocating for abstinence, especially considering the reality of youth experimentation with drugs and risky behaviors. 02:02:35 🎓 Providing accurate, science-based information to teens helps empower them to make informed decisions about drug use and sexual health, reducing potential harm. 02:07:25 ⚠ While harm reduction tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips can be beneficial, their presence may raise concerns about encouraging risky behavior, underscoring the complexity of addressing substance use issues. 02:09:54 📊 Further research is needed to understand the implications of fentanyl contamination in various drugs, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive drug education and prevention efforts. 02:12:24 🛡 Teens are increasingly willing to say no to risky behaviors, join youth groups, and speak out about health concerns, indicating a positive shift in attitudes and behaviors. 02:13:04 💼 Concerns arise regarding the normalization of vaping and the proliferation of drugs among youth, posing significant risks to their health and well-being. 02:14:01 🤖 Initiating conversations about risky behaviors with teens, rather than turning a blind eye, is crucial for building trust and fostering healthier decision-making. 02:17:01 🛡 Encouraging open dialogue with teens and meeting them where they're at developmentally can help build trust and guide them toward healthier choices. 02:20:25 💼 Teenagers exhibit strengths such as creativity, passion, and concern for social justice, emphasizing the importance of involving them in discussions and solutions for societal issues. 02:21:49 🤖 Nicotine consumption during adolescence can alter brain wiring, increasing the likelihood of addiction and adverse mental health outcomes. 02:24:09 🛡 There's a bidirectional relationship between mental health issues and substance use among youth, highlighting the importance of addressing both aspects for effective prevention and intervention strategies.

[@CcoachM]

As a K-12 phys ed/health teacher at an alternative school, I plan on sharing this episode with the staff I work with. Would you recommend that I also show relevant bits and pieces of this episode to my middle/secondary students or only share with staff and admin?

[@_startup_boy]

Man why you still didn't have a podcast with Naval Ravikant just curious and shocked to see your all guest on podcasts and didn't find Naval... Man he's gem. The day you invite him I'll teach your podcasts to others which I writeen in my notes

[@anuragvimal1694]

Sir your video is very helpful please invite Carol Dweck conduct long podcast... growth mindset very very highest level..pls

[@austine9137]

Great episode. Still didn't cover loose leaf vaping of tobacco and marijuana

[@Love0fWisdom]

I think bringing Dr David Perlmutter in the podcast would be an excellent collab. Thank you, Professor Huberman

[@miaash3870]

I hope you will have Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on your lovely programme. His podcasts are so helpful and educational.

[@gregantoine1162]

I'm curious about the negative effects of sleeping too much, especially in regard to somebody taking a benzodizepine.

[@johnrambo4934]

Long term use of benzo for sleeping, some recent study added that it has a negative effect in very important systems, except gaba +dopamine +serotonin etc, add that to the architecture of sleep that takes a big hit... Agh not worth it. Benzos need to show Lotta respect and not take Em lightly

[@RudolfMaister420]

Chemically induced sleep just isn't real sleep.

[@PaulaHeartland]

Alan Carr's The Easy Way to Quit Vaping has helped a lot of people (and his one for cigarettes, and alcohol)

[@sylviatargon18]

I can't comprehend how this is allowed on the market in the first place?!

[@mileshatch8133]

One thing I feel wasn’t mentioned was the buzz, headrush, “dome”, that is achieved upon repeated hits of a vape. As a nineteen year old myself I have tried many forms of nicotine including zyns, cigarettes, and of course vapes. Those around me that were severely addicted, were addicted to the buzz, a short lasting feeling that goes away as tolerance increases. I remember having friends who would complain about only being able to get a “headrush” in the morning.

[@mileshatch8133]

From that point is where it becomes more of an oral fixation and something so regular that it isn’t even thought about, I’ve seen it and it’s sad

[@austine9137]

Does this cover loose leaf tobacco and marijuana vaping?

[@PaulaHeartland]

Also a good. Hypnotist can help.

[@misse2013]

I'm curious about the FUM device as an alternative. Basically just flavored air in the shape of a vape, something to fidget with. No heat, electricity or chemicals. Thoughts?

[@ElijsDima]

great way to build up a habit of needing a stick-like breathing tube at all times. Makes it all the more easy to slip back to using cigs/vapes - same action, same habit, just more effective.

[@nickrajotte6802]

@@ElijsDimanah. Use the FUM long enough (roughly two weeks) you’ll break that cycle of nicotine addiction. No more cravings and then you’ll eventually be sober for good. Worked for me

[@smoothee.stashjar]

Great content, a lot of interesting things to unpack. 1) Why is THC (medical uses, not addictive) listed under schedule 1, while nicotine (medical uses, highly addictive) isn't even listed on the Controlled Substances Act? 2) Why does FDA approve "nicotine-cessation" products and ignore how people get hooked in the first place? Basically, all legal products are designed to help addicts. 3) Dr. Huberman suggested nicotine vapes as a gateway drug to cannabis! 4) Dr. Bonnie indicated that nicotine vapes are actually "initiating consumers," which means these legal products are not designed for cessation or quitting. 5) All of the discussion focused on liquid vaporizers, but dry herb vaporizers are clinically approved in some countries (like Canada). Dry herb vaporization is safest option for THC.

[@SlackjawTF]

I had a flatmate who started vaping when he was 24, never smoked cigarettes just got into it from work. I would know when he would wake up because i could hear the sound of him sucking the vape through our thin walls.

[@nailahabdalla]

Does vaping raise blood sugar? In the episode with Dr. Robert Lustig he mentioned that even tasting something sweet can trigger an insulin response. Are people who use the "sweet" vapes putting themselves at risk for developing insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.

[@kokoimesch]

Quitting vaping seems harder to me than quitting cigarettes. I think there are many reasons for this that don't apply to cigarettes, such as vaping not having the strong odors associated with cigarettes-it doesn't make your hands, breath, hair, clothes, and so on, smell like cigarettes do. I think these reasons are linked to the perception that smoking is unhealthy, while vaping is not. Additionally, it's more common to vape indoors without facing the same consequences as with cigarettes. I've decided to quit, and I did. Instead of being afraid of withdrawal, I now see it as a challenge, an opportunity for curiosity. Come on, let's see what you've got! I hate the fact that any substance can have such a strong hold on me that it becomes difficult to let go. Addiction, go find someone else to mess with-not me.

[@chadbaker9514]

Does he talk about dry herb vaping cannabis in this?

[@jackm.1628]

Dr. Huberman, could you make an episode on the most efficient learning techniques, like mind mapping, encoding, etc.?

[@alexgordon951]

We'll take that into consideration.

[@jackm.1628]

@@alexgordon951 I can't verify that you work for Huberman, but if you do, cheers.

[@vomma8466]

Interesting how she says we don’t know what is in nicotine pouches. There’s a video on KZbin of a guy doing a mass spectrometer and it always comes out as nicotine and some artificial flavor and that’s it.

[@gustavrus]

said the heavily addicted person to nicotine pouches, how many are you using a day fellow addict? 20? 30?

[@dacammel]

@@gustavrusI’ve seen the videos before and this guy isn’t lying lmao, and I think nic is insanely stupid

[@vomma8466]

@@gustavrus If its that important 2 a day. One after lunch and dinner sometimes not at all. Its not that serious :)

[@jacquismit9762]

​@@vomma8466Yet....

[@gustavrus]

@@vomma8466 sorry for my initial response, I was thoroughly stressed today, and my tone was not appropriate, sorry I deeply apologize for it.

[@vale_004]

Hey Andrew ☺️

[@cedb3360]

I used Mateina Yerba Mate for a while and I like it, but I given what was left of the bag because somehow it gives me a bunch of side effects like lethargy (drop in motivation, mood and energy) and tingling at the tips of my fingers. I really do not tolerate it and I don't know why..

[@oikos342]

I wish you come to Greece one day for lecture. I struggle with quitting Marijuana thc . I am an architecture student who does weightlifting callisthenics boxing and many hobbies like art and graffiti and has a lot of deadlines. i smoke canabis since my late 14s and now that i am 24 years old i cant sleep without smoking cigarettes before bed . If i dont smoke withdrawls are so severe that i get a lot crazy. I am trying to change it by reducing it..i ve never took antidepressants before and the models and the psychoatrists in Greece have models or meds from the past. Would someone recomend to take an antidepresant even he continues to smoke or it might get things worse ?

[@thr0w407]

Alcohol kills more people than all other recreational drugs combined, every year. Yet here we are talking about cannabis and vaping agian. This lady works for Marlboro. I've been vaping since it was new, it's the only way I've been able to stay off of smoking, and I've seen the industry killed by people like her that want people to go back to smoking cigarettes. Shame on her and shame on the idea that vaping isn't a valid harm reduction route.

[@1BigSlick]

The perspective that higher risk behavior is inherently negative needs explanation. Without risk seeking behavior we'd never sail the seven seas etc

[@qmechanical9369]

Episode with cam hanes?

[@Merknilash]

I smoked weed semi regularly from age 14 to 23 or so - not sure how to quantify the amount or frequency because it was limited by having access to schwag (it was harder to find reliably back then) I started getting panic attacks - especially due to stimulants - around 2008 despite having quit thc for years prior to I often suspect that it had something to do with thc use in my youth - especially because that paranoia is something that slowly increased over the years of usage and if I smoke anything now it will lead to an extreme multi hour duration panic attack And that was the old Mexican dirt weed. I can’t imagine what the modern high THC stuff is going to people.

[@verairons4830]

I recently got off Nicotine pouches Zyn, quitting it was one of the hardest things i had to do. It is not benign but very addictive and has negative health effects.

[@mdeodar]

Had my first Marlboro between 10 and 11 years old. Kinda enjoyed it. Never became a heavy smoker and never was addicted. Don't smoke now. Lucky, I guess.

[@joannhood7478]

Hey Andrew!☺️ Great episode to help educate the young ones. Thank you!😃 I would L❤VE for you to take a deep dive into the murky world of MIGRAINE. Any chances of this in the future some time? 🙏😃

[@Athena74205]

the thing about elementary school kids getting vapes is crazy. i remember first seeing nicotine when i was in high school. cant imagine having used it all through school 💀

[@zainulaabidinmahaldar4547]

PROFESSOR HUBERMAN PLEASE MAKE A PODCAST ON HYPERHIDROSIS...

[@sendscho2260]

would be interesing to sometime talk about how to most harmlessly consume cannabis. like vaping pure cannabis or eating edibels and the effects on health.

[@UlzanaDallas]

I’m 28, I love science but can’t afford to go to uni as I’m single mom and only care giver, is there any way for me to get into biology as it’s my main passion and have a bright mind and urge for knowledge and studying. What can I do to make it my life?

[@julieschauer8947]

Permanent psychosis from THC in 2 studies is slightly less than 50% -- 43% in one study, 47% in another.