Podcasts Health Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery Teens, Technology and Overuse, Part 1

Teens, Technology and Overuse, Part 1

Published: July 31, 2018, 1:04 p.m.

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The faster, smarter, more mobile technologies used by teens are changing so rapidly that the impact on adolescent development isn't fully understood. But there are plenty of early warning signs\\u2014from an increased risk of sleep disorders and anxiety to a greater susceptibility to drug addiction. Prevention expert Jessica Wong joins host William C. Moyers to look at emerging research around risks associated with too much tech use and to discuss practical ways parents can foster healthier behaviors.

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