The attraction of technology is that is frees people from a more burdensome way of doing things. But as the use of digital devices increases, people are letting technology regularly disrupt their daily lives. And it's evident in the way that kids are using social media.

Has social media killed the art of conversation for teens? Not according to author, social media expert and youth researcher danah boyd - who says it's "nothing more than a release valve to changes that have happened in the real world." We caught up with her to learn more.

While excessive drinking is often associated with younger adults and students, polls are showing a dramatic decline in alcohol consumption amongst young British adults, with one in four 16- to 30-year-olds claiming they never drink alcohol. Why not?

The stereotypical picture of adolescence is one of binge drinking, unprotected sex and endless emotional drama. Yet while teens may be proven risk-takers, research suggests they are far more anxious than children or adults. With so much going on in their heads, how do teenagers make decisions?