Help your kids pull off a vape escape
Texarkana Gazette
Vaping addiction is rising in teens, but medication like varenicline shows promise in helping them quit nicotine.Summary
Nicotine vaping among U.S. middle and high school students is increasing, with nearly 29% of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders vaping daily in 2024, and over half of those who try to quit failing. Nicotine addiction damages developing brains, affecting attention, learning, mood, and impulse control, while also exposing users to harmful chemicals. Encouragingly, the medication varenicline was found safe and effective for teens and young adults (ages 16-25) in a JAMA study; 51% stopped vaping after 12 weeks on the drug compared to 14% on placebo. The author also suggests discussing bupropion and nicotine patches with a doctor as alternatives for quitting, noting their success with adult patients.
(Source：Texarkana Gazette)
