Smoking is considered an addictive disease, which makes it much harder to quit. An addictive disease or addiction describes a persistent habit that is harmful to the person. Thus, addiction is a chronic (long-duration) disease with reliance on the substance causing the addiction. The addictive s...
“No one is immune to the disease of addiction,” warns Katherine Ketcham, the coauthor of thirteen books, including Teens Under the Influence: The Truth About Kids, Alcohol, and Other Drugs – How to Recognize the Problem and What to Do About It and the bestselling classic Under the In...
Is marijuana addictive? "There's no question about it," Hill says. "Marijuana is both physically and psychologically addictive, but most people who use it don't become addicted." Around 9% of adults who use marijuana and 17% ofteenswill get addicted. ...
6. Stop Smoking (and Vaping) The most noted negative effect of smoking is its impact on the lungs and heart, but here’s another reason to quit: The reduced supply of oxygen due to damaged blood vessels andexposure to over 50 toxic chemicalscontributes to cognitive issues, including memory ...
A new generation becoming addicted solely through the use of e-cigarettes and vaping, will give rise to various psychological challenges
Why is it so hard for me to quit smoking? Smoking is considered an addictive disease, which makes it much harder to quit. An addictive disease or addiction describes a persistent habit that is harmful to the person. Thus, addiction is a chronic (long-duration) disease with reliance on the...
6. Stop Smoking (and Vaping) The most noted negative effect of smoking is its impact on the lungs and heart, but here’s another reason to quit: The reduced supply of oxygen due to damaged blood vessels and exposure to over 50 toxic chemicals contributes to cognitive issues, including memor...
Though vaping devices don't contain tobacco, most still have nicotine, a highly addictive substance that has many potential effects on the body. "We're first and foremost concerned about nicotine's effect on brain development in young adults, since the brain is still forming even into ages whe...
traditional, combustible cigarettes, regardless of if they smoke or not," said Lippert. "Students teach one another about 'vaping tricks,' how to use the device(s) properly and why it shouldn't be considered taboo. The misconception among teens that e-cigarettes are safe is cause for alarm...
Though vaping devices don't contain tobacco, most still have nicotine, a highly addictive substance that has many potential effects on the body. "We're first and foremost concerned about nicotine's effect on brain development in young adults, since the brain is still forming even into ages whe...