For example, when performing an activity that coincides with the brain's biological "primary reinforcers" (having sex or eating food), these centers of pleasure in the brain are flooded with a neurotransmitter known as dopamine. Simply put, when ingesting these substances, the brain experiences a “high” that it has never felt before, causing the user to want to repeat the experience (O'Leary, 2014). On the opposite end of the spectrum, our environment actually has a big influence on the things we do. Naturally as humans, we are social creatures and thrive on interaction. As Abraham Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs" tells us, we must feel safe in our social environment and have a sense of belonging. What do most people at a young age want in this world? Adaptation. When it comes to society and substance use, common themes such as peer pressure, social media and the “party scene” are widespread. Stacy Zeiger (2006), said in an article about peer pressure: “When children start school, their parents begin to lose the influence they once had. During adolescence, peers become the most influential group as adolescents search for an identity and understand the roles they play. Unfortunately, teenagers who choose evil