In fact, it can even lead kids to greatly overestimate the number of adult tobacco users.(2) When youth think that most adults use tobacco products, it can lead to the belief that using tobacco can be a rite of passage into adulthood
But sometimes, the stop signals get corrupted, leading to uncontrolled cell growth and division
Nicotine exposure can also harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s
Charge ahead responsibly, with intention, and only if youre 21 or older.
Our findings highlight a need for policy makers, researchers, and communities at risk to devote greater attention to chewing tobacco by both advancing tobacco control efforts and investing in strengthening the existing evidence base