The Impact of Nicotine Exposure Through E-Cigarettes on Adolescent Brain Development: Implications for Public Health

Over the past few years the use of e-cigarettes among the adolescent global population has exponentially increased. Evidence suggests that e-cigarettes are not a healthy alternative for traditional tobacco cigarettes. Furthermore, the exposure of nicotine and other chemicals in the e-liquid disrupts the neurodevelopment of adolescents, a critical period for neural growth.