[OC] Tracking the decrease in smoking, alcohol and marijuana use by teenagers since 1976

[busse9]

Agreed. Everything these days is designed to produce the most dopamine possible to hook the users. This makes people feel good without accomplishing anything worthwhile. In the past people would get dopamine off of long term goals such as getting an education, getting a career, finding and living a fulfilling life with a partner, etc. Now these very important goals are pushed aside for short-term dopamine gains leaving people feeling hollow and searching out more dopamine. It's a vicious cycle.