Why teenagers won't quit vaping, even when the risks are clear: A psychologist explains
Vaping among teenagers is a growing global health problem.
Dec 11, 2025
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Tobacco Use Disorder
MeSH tree: F03.900.912
Are pop stars who light up making smoking cool again?
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter leans over a sink, a cigarette between her fingers, dressed in a corset made entirely of cigarette packs.
Dec 2, 2025
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Few evidence-based medication options exist for teens with substance use disorder
According to national estimates, nearly 2.2 million U.S. adolescents aged 12–17 met the criteria for at least one substance use disorder (SUD) in 2023. Drug and alcohol-related concerns are the second leading cause of death ...
Dec 1, 2025
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WHO chief urges clampdown on nicotine products aimed at kids
Sleek-looking disposable e-cigarettes and candy-flavored nicotine pouches are among a range of new products targeting young people and fueling a new wave of tobacco and nicotine addiction, the WHO warned Monday.
Nov 17, 2025
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Tobacco conference to weigh up stubbing out cigarette butts
Next week's global conference on tobacco control will consider what to do about the sheer volume of cigarette butts trashing the planet, with some recommending banning them completely.
Nov 14, 2025
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Opinion: How e-cigarettes compromise children's human rights
Exposing children to e-cigarettes compromises their human rights. These products should be regulated in a way that puts children's best interests first and protects them from the harms associated with nicotine consumption ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ—new study
Smoking rates among adults have declined in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent decades, from 18% smoking regularly in 2011/12 to 8% in 2023/24.
Nov 6, 2025
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Small brain region linked to schizophrenia risk through unique gene changes
New research published in the American Journal of Psychiatry provides new molecular insights into the role of the habenula, a pea-sized brain region that helps regulate motivation and mood, in contributing to the risk of ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Among youth who vape, study finds rise in daily use and difficulty quitting
Since 2019, overall rates of nicotine vaping have declined among U.S. youth, but those who continue to vape are showing signs of worsening addiction, according to new USC research.
Nov 3, 2025
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Nicotine pouches popular among college students, especially in fraternities
Many college students are experimenting with nicotine pouches, which could lead to an increase in young people dependent on the highly addictive chemical, new research suggests.
Oct 21, 2025
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