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Episode 9: Drug Facts - Nicotine and Tobacco - Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Stanford University
Episode 9: Drug Facts - Nicotine and Tobacco - Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Stanford University
Episode 9: Drug Facts - Nicotine and Tobacco - Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Stanford University
Monday 29th November 2021
Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher discusses teen nicotine addiction, highlighting its dangers, treatment options, and the need for education and prevention.
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Get the buttons here!Teen Nicotine Addiction: Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher Shares Insights
If you are vaping or smoking, or using or chewing or using any form of nicotine and you had trouble quitting, try again, try again, try again. You're not a failure if you were not able to quit on the first time.
Imagine being a teenager today, navigating the tricky world of peer pressure and the lure of electronic cigarettes. In this eye-opening episode of 'Trapped: Understanding Addiction', Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University, dives into the unique dangers nicotine poses to adolescents. As the founder of the Tobacco Prevention Toolkit, Dr. Bonnie brings a wealth of knowledge about the cognitive and psychosocial factors that make teenagers particularly vulnerable to nicotine addiction. Dr.
Bonnie unpacks the various methods of nicotine delivery, from traditional cigarettes to the modern menace of e-cigarettes, and why these are especially harmful to young people. She also highlights the available treatment options for those grappling with nicotine addiction and underscores the importance of quitting, no matter how many attempts it takes. Her message is clear: quitting is always possible and beneficial, and failure is just another step towards success.
This episode isn't just about the science; it's also a call to action for better education and prevention strategies to combat teenage nicotine addiction. Dr. Bonnie's research has influenced national policies, making her insights invaluable for parents, educators, and teens themselves. So if you're curious about how nicotine affects young minds or looking for ways to help a teen quit, this episode offers a blend of expert advice and heartfelt encouragement.
Tune in to learn more about the real dangers of nicotine and how we can work together to protect our youth.