Just One More Episode | Abdelaziz Arbia | TEDxYouth@AKISGEMS

Core Argument - The presentation addresses the issue of dopamine addiction among students, highlighting its negative impact on their well-being and academic performance [4][10] - It identifies a domino effect leading to addiction, starting with boredom and progressing through escape and dependence to full-blown addiction [5][7][8][10] Stages of Addiction - Boredom is the initial trigger, making it difficult for students to focus on schoolwork [5][6] - Escape follows, where individuals turn to detrimental habits like excessive phone use (over 3 hours a day) to avoid unpleasant tasks [7] - Dependence develops as individuals feel something is wrong if they don't engage in the addictive behavior [8] - Addiction is the final and most dangerous stage, leading to negative self-perception and potentially requiring professional help [10][11][12] Solutions and Support - The presentation emphasizes that overcoming addiction is possible and that individuals are not alone [13] - Seeking help from friends, teachers, or specialists is encouraged [12][13] - Staying in a state of weakness and succumbing to the domino effect is discouraged [12]