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Study: Boredom, Relaxation, Experimentation Drive Teen Vaping

November 12, 2024

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What if the real reason teens are vaping isn’t just curiosity or peer pressure but a way to cope with stress and seek emotional relief? Research from a new U-M study highlights how vaping has become a coping mechanism for emotional challenges while also raising concerns about nicotine addiction among teens. The findings also emphasize the urgent need for mental health support and early intervention in anti-vaping programs to address both the emotional and addictive factors fueling teen vaping.

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