Are Teenagers Replacing Drugs with Smartphones?

Amid an opioid epidemic, the rise of deadly synthetic drugs and the widening legalization of marijuana, a curious bright spot has emerged in the youth drug culture: U.S. teenagers are growing less likely to try or regularly use drugs, including alcohol.

"Are Teenagers Replacing Drugs with Smartphones?" is from the April 13, 2017 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Matt Richtel and narrated by Kristi Burns.