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Podcast: Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast
Episode: Emeritus Prof. J. David Hawkins: Preventing Teen Substance Abuse | Raising Parents #28
Description: Adolescence is a time of exploration and self-discovery, often accompanied by a range of risky behaviors. While risk-taking is a natural part of adolescent development, excessive and uncontrolled behavior can have detrimental consequences. In order to navigate this crucial stage successfully, parents play a pivotal role in understanding, supporting, and guiding their children.
Adolescents are more prone to engage in risky behaviors due to various factors, including brain development, peer influence, and the desire for independence. The prefrontal cortex, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, undergoes significant development during this period. As a result, teenagers often exhibit...