In teens, nicotine is more addictive and can mess with the brain’s hardwiring, leading to mood disorders and permanent impulse control. Plus, e-cigarette smokers are four times more likely to become traditional cigarette smokers. On top of these concerns, e-cigarettes can also be used as a...
"Teens are clearly attracted to the marketable technology and flavorings seen in vaping devices; however, it is urgent that teens understand the possible effects of vaping on overall health; the development of the teen brain; and the potential for addiction," said Nora D. Volkow, M.D., dir...
2. The teenage brain is especially vulnerable to effects of substances like nicotine. The early use of alcohol, nicotine, or other drugs increases the risk fornegative health effectsand other consequences. 3. Several additives in e-cigarettes are known carcinogens or toxins. ...
Lung damage: The long-term effects of vaping are still unknown to us at this point, but just as with smoking, vaping does damage the lungs. It is a myth that vaping does not hurt your lungs, but this misunderstanding is commonly perpetuated by teens because vaping is considered to be the...
Most vape liquids, whether containing nicotine or not, will subject a user to negative effects on the lungs because of the harmful irritants in the mix. In fact, the heavy metals present in many vape liquids are known to cause both mental health and physical symptoms. In particular,...
cigarettes on the adolescent brain. Calls to the FIU Center for Children and Families have been increasing as concerned parents are trying to understand the effects of e-cigarettes. Trucco and Sutherland are leading one of the first studies to examine decision-making as it relates to vaping ...
Long-Term Benefits: New longitudinal research indicates that the effects of hypnotherapy may last longer than previously understood, with significant reductions in anxiety symptoms sustained over multiple years. Mechanisms of Action: There is an increased understanding of how hypnotherapy affects the brain...
"Thedangers of smokingare well-known. We are still learning about the effects of e-cigarettes, but we know that the nicotine they contain can cause brain damage in teenagers. There's also a concern that they could lead to an increase in smoking." ...
Juul and other brands are pitched to adult smokers as a way to quit smoking, but there's been little research on that claim or their long-term health effects, particularly in young people. Nicotine can affect learning, memory and attention in the teenage brain, but there's virtually no res...