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• Study: Gene variations linked to nicotine addiction

  German researchers recently identified specific neural activity that could explain why a person becomes dependent on nicotine. more...

• Study: Exposure to second-hand smoke may lead teens to cigarettes

  Past research has proved that second-hand cigarette smoke can impact people's physical health. However, new research indicates that it can also affect one's brain, causing a non-smoker to have nicotine cravings. more...

• Nicotine addiction among teens can inhibit brain activity, researchers find

  A new report by UCLA researchers indicates that problem teens who smoke cigarettes can experience problems with brain functioning. more...

• Study: Victimized individuals more likely to abuse drugs, alcohol

  A new report in the journal Addiction states that individuals who are victimized are more likely to develop substance abuse problems. more...

• New research could pave way to anti-smoking treatment

  Millions of teens in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, which increases their chances of developing a variety of health problems. Furthermore, past studies have shown that early smokers are more likely to encounter academic and behavioral issues during adolescence. more...

• Illegal use of HGH becoming more common among young males, study reveals

  Some people link body image and low self-esteem issues to females because of the prevalence of eating disorders in the U.S. However, a new study reveals that many young males use illegal performance-enhancing drugs in order to improve their physique. more...

• Study: Tobacco ads lead more teens to smoke

  A new study reveals that tobacco advertisements significantly influence teenagers, prompting the authors to call for a ban on cigarette ads. more...

• FDA issues warnings to retailers for selling tobacco to minors

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that an average of about 3,450 teens smoke their first cigarette every day. Many adolescents have no trouble purchasing tobacco products from retail stores, which has prompted the federal government to get involved. more...