WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS: Nicotine Replacement
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New research is raising questions about the use and misuse of nicotine replacement products among teenagers.
In the survey of 4000 high school juniors, both smokers and non-smokers reported using nicotine patches and gum. 75% of the smokers said they used the products for reasons other than to help kick the habit. Among those reasons - teens reported using nicotine patches or gum in situations where smoking was not permitted.
Others reported using the products along with smoking. 18% reported using nicotine replacement products even though they were never smokers. Researchers say their findings highlight the need for better education of the proper use of nicotine replacement products.
Teen smoking rates have graduadually increased over the last decade. Studies have shown that about half of teen smokers who try to quit actually succeed.
This study was conducted by researchers at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. It is published in the Journal Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.
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