The scroll, the like, and the law in Michigan schools

The scroll, the like, and the law in Michigan schools

Young people’s brains are changing. Research shows social media activates the same dopamine-driven reward pathways in the brain as addictive substances. The scroll, the like, the notification — each one is a quick hit of pleasure that keeps you coming back. The U.S. Surgeon General has warned that teens who use social media for more than three hours a day face double the risk of depression and anxiety, and the vast majority of American teenagers…