Pediatric nicotine addiction is no longer just about cigarettes. Today’s youth are being targeted with flavored vapes, nicotine pouches, and social media marketing designed to make addiction look harmless. But nicotine directly affects the developing brain — impacting attention, mood, impulse control, and reward pathways. It also has real cardiovascular effects, including increased blood pressure, endothelial dysfunction, and long-term heart disease risk. Recent evidence published in the European Heart Journal warns that no form of nicotine is truly safe for the cardiovascular system. What’s most alarming: many adolescents using nicotine today never smoked traditional cigarettes before. This is a new generation being introduced to addiction through modern products engineered for rapid nicotine delivery. Prevention matters. Early education matters. Honest conversations matter. SOURCE: European Heart Journal, Volume 47, Issue 15, 14 April 2026, Pages 1764–1781, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf1010 #TikTokLearningCampaign #EduTok #physician #vaping #nicotine
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