In this episode, the program solicits professional advice and input from Stanford’s finest: Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher. We take her insights on youth psychology, the physical dimension of addiction, and how to best manage addiction in youth in their intersection during today’s largest youth public health crisis. In Gen Green fashion, the conversation veers into discussion on voter franchise in Florida, Star Trek, Johnny’s brain on drugs, and tech start up capitalism. As always, please contact us for direct inquiries at yaft@healthcollaborative.org. Also, please follow our social media, most notably our Instagram account and Facebook page. Until next time!
As has been referenced on tonight’s episode, here is the listing for The Devil’s Playbook: Big Tobacco, Juul, and the Addiction of a New Generation by Lauren Etter on Jeff Bezos’ evil monopoly that is killing the planet, evading billions in taxes, illegally busting unions, and imposing unsanitary and harmful conditions for his employed labor. Though not connected to any direct advertising for the book, as health advocates we must read, well, modern Big Tobacco’s playbook to best counter it. Enjoy the read!
For those looking for support during their arduous struggle of reclaiming your independence from nicotine and tobacco, Nobutts.org / Tobacco Free California has a 24-hour support line at 1-844-866-8273.
Similarly, though not referenced in the episode, I would like to honor Pride month by spreading the news for the first dedicated, 24-hour trans help line. Your struggle is real, you are valid, and under no pretext can anyone strip you of your humanity. Call 877-565-8860 if you are a trans person requesting crisis assistance.
Sources Cited:
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2020/08/vaping-linked-to-covid-19-risk-in-teens-and-young-adults.html (the connection between vaping and contracting Covid-19)
https://med.stanford.edu/tobaccopreventiontoolkit.html (the Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit)
https://www.studentsvsvaping.org/ (Students Against Vaping E-Cigarettes, SAVE)
