In this conversation, Dr. Raymond Niaura shares his extensive 4-decade background in tobacco research, discussing the pervasive culture of smoking during his youth and how it shaped his career. He delves into the effects of adolescent substance use, the trends in vaping among youth, and the complex nature of nicotine's impact on the brain. Dr. Niaura also explores the potential therapeutic uses of nicotine and the emerging interest in psychedelics for addiction treatment, highlighting the evolving landscape of substance use and public health. If you like to support our channel, you can buy us a coffee! :) buymeacoffee.com/triangletheory Find More About Dr. Niaura: https://publichealth.nyu.edu/faculty/raymond-s-niaura