The same forces driving rising levels of anxiety, stress, and social comparison are also shaping their risk for substance use ...

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Nicotine is an addictive substance found in cigarettes and some vaping devices. Over time, continued nicotine use can lead to long-term brain changes. Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco, ...

As a physician, I witness the subtle signs of nicotine use daily. I walk through clouds of sweet-smelling smoke from vape pens as I enter the grocery store. At traffic lights, I glance over to see ...

CLEVELAND -- Cool, Fresh, smooth, and soothing – these words describe the sensation people get consuming menthol-flavored tobacco. Menthol, derived from the peppermint plant, has long been associated ...

One of my 18-year-old patients beseeched me to write a post about vaping. He told me that he has tried to quit vaping nicotine on a few occasions and was dismayed to find that his addiction to ...