Electronic Cigarette Harms: Aggregate Evidence Shows Damage to Biological Systems

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(19), P. 6808 - 6808

Published: Sept. 22, 2023

Evidence of the harms e-cigarettes has been unfolding slowly and documented in many reviews reports worldwide. A narrative review new evidence is presented since, as research continued, newly aggregated dangers electronic cigarettes on brain, heart, lungs vital to inform decisions restricting use e-cigarettes. Several biomedical databases were searched for cigarette health effects, emphasizing reviews, systematic meta-analyses. Over 50 studies, primarily 2022 2023, illustrate some latest information e-cigarette harms. Results show studies respiratory, neurological, cardiovascular effects. Researchers call expanding through methods elaborate initial findings multiple emerging clinical investigations. Since adult cessation not sanctioned most countries, it clear that authorities see significant costs general population if promotion occur Regulatory action control should consider substantial harm.

Language: Английский

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Understanding youth and young adult cannabis use in Canada post-legalization: a scoping review on a public health issue

Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: June 17, 2024

Abstract Background Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, and one of the primary objectives Cannabis Act was to protect youth by reducing their access providing public education. has highest prevalence use worldwide, particularly among young adults under age 25. is linked with many adverse effects for including psychosis, anxiety, depression, respiratory distress, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, impaired cognitive performance. Despite high evolution policies globally, significant knowledge research gaps remain regarding adult use. The aim this scoping review map extent, nature, range evidence available on since its legalization, order strengthen policies, services, treatments, training, education strategies. Methods Using a framework developed Arksey O’Malley, along PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we conducted rigorous search five academic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsycINFO, CINAHL Web Science Core Collection. We included empirical studies that collected data after legalization (October 2018) focused or < 30. Two reviewers independently screened articles two stages extracted relevant information from meeting inclusion criteria. Results Of 47 our criteria, 92% used quantitative methods, 6% were qualitative, 2% mixed-methods approach. Over two-thirds (68%) secondary data. These categorized into six focus areas: (1) prevalence, patterns, trends, (2) cannabis-related injuries emergency department (ED) visits, (3) rates patterns during pandemic, (4) perceptions use, (5) prevention tools, (6) offenses. Key findings reviewed include an increase 18-24-year-olds post-legalization, mixed results 18. ED visits intentional unintentional have increased children teens. Perception show mix concern normalization Though limited, are promising raising awareness. A decline offenses noted study. highlights several gaps, need more qualitative data, disaggregation demographic intervention research, comprehensive physical mental health impacts adults. Conclusion Maintaining approach critical, This involves implementing strategies minimize harms, enhancing education, minimizing commercialization, cannabis, promoting guidelines lower-risk harm reduction strategies, increasing training healthcare providers.

Language: Английский

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Enhancing translation: A need to leverage complex preclinical models of addictive drugs to accelerate substance use treatment options

Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 243, P. 173836 - 173836

Published: July 26, 2024

Preclinical models of addictive drugs have been developed for decades to model aspects the clinical experience in substance use disorders (SUDs). These include passive exposure as well volitional intake across and utilized also measure withdrawal symptomatology potential neurobehavioral mechanisms underlying relapse drug seeking or taking. There are a number Food Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications SUDs, however, many demonstrate low efficacy sex differences, we note gaps continuum care certain experiences individuals who drugs. In this review, provide comprehensive update on both frequently novel behavioral addiction with focus translational value highlight need preclinical research follow epidemiological trends patterns stay abreast treatment needs. We then areas which could be improved enhance development pipeline through efforts translation models. Next, describe neuroscience that can leveraged identify biological focusing specifically advances brain transcriptomics approaches screening identification targets. Together, confluence review demonstrates careful selection methodological parameters better approximate combined cutting edge techniques advance SUDs.

Language: Английский

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Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety and Subsequent Use of Nicotine and THC in Electronic Cigarettes

Substance Use & Misuse, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 58(5), P. 591 - 600

Published: Feb. 22, 2023

AbstractBackground: This study examines whether symptoms of depression, anxiety, or comorbid depression and anxiety are associated with future use nicotine THC in e-cigarettes.Methods: Data were from an online survey youth young adults urban areas Texas complete data (n = 2,307) spring 2019 (baseline) 2020 (12-month follow-up). Multivariable logistic regression models examined associations between self-reported at baseline past 30-day e-cigarette 12-month follow-up. Analyses adjusted for demographics e-cigarette, combustible tobacco, marijuana, alcohol stratified by race/ethnicity, gender, grade level, SES.Results: Participants 16–23 years old, 58.1% female 37.9% Hispanic. At baseline, 14.7% reported 7.9% 4.7% anxiety. Prevalence follow-up was 10.4% 10.3% THC. Symptoms significantly both e-cigarettes 12 months later. later.Conclusions: may be important indicators vaping among people. Clinicians should aware groups most risk who benefit substance counseling intervention.Keywords: Adolescentsyoung adultsvaping marijuanaanxietydepression Declaration interestDrs. Clendennen Harrell consultants litigation involving the industry. Other authors declare they have no conflict interest. The alone responsible content writing article.Additional informationFundingThis work supported National Cancer Institute (R01-CA239097).

Language: Английский

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Women’s Experiences with Nicotine and Cannabis Vaping During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 223 - 223

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Background/Objectives: There is limited research on vaping during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Amid legalization of cannabis in Canada, evolving patterns nicotine use, there a growing need to understand how women experience using postpartum. This information essential inform both healthcare providers (HCPs) develop resources best practices for supporting services. Methods: In this descriptive study, sample 111 who vaped and/or pregnancy/postpartum was recruited via social media answer survey questions reasons vaping, perceptions risks fetal maternal health, attitudes toward consulting HCPs regarding pregnancy. Results: Among women, 51.4% nicotine, 27.9% cannabis, 20.7% both. Of respondents, 63.1% were currently pregnant, while 36.9% Most participants (64.9%) reported daily, followed by 15.3% with an inconsistent pattern, 9.9% 1–2 days week, 9% 5–6 week. Flavor preferences prevalent, fruit flavors being most popular, menthol/mint candy, dessert, or sweet flavors. The primary relaxation, managing anxiety/depression, enjoyment, belief that less harmful than smoking. Women commonly consulted about potential harm their pregnancy, child’s health. Conclusions: findings suggest among pregnant particularly perceived as healthier smoking often used manage mental physical symptoms. These create knowledge products help guide HCPs’ conversations provide evidence-based vaping.

Language: Английский

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Exposure to vaping and smoking prohibitions and nicotine and cannabis vaping in a California-based sample of young adults: An ecological momentary assessment study

Addictive Behaviors, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 108357 - 108357

Published: April 1, 2025

Localities have extended smoke-free policies to prohibit use of combustible and vaping products for nicotine/tobacco cannabis (THC), but little is known about how this affects behavior. We used Ecological Momentary Assessment examine perceived exposure smoking- vaping-specific prohibitions nicotine THC vaping. Young adults (n = 178; age 25; 55 % male; 47 Hispanic, 21 Asian, White) in California who endorsed past-month and/or were recruited from an existing longitudinal study. In 2023, individuals completed up five brief surveys each day over days assess behavior momentary context (e.g., vaping/smoking prohibitions) non-use (random prompt) events. Multilevel generalized linear mixed models assessed associations between likelihood or (vs. events). showed reduced (aOR 0.60, 95 CI 0.42 - 0.85; p 0.004) 0.48, 0.33 0.69; < 0.0001) settings where smoking prohibited compared which allowed. Exposure only was (vaping allowed) associated with increased 2.13, 1.34 3.39; 0.002), unrelated 0.87, 0.53 1.44; 0.59). Efforts increase young people's awareness compliance may help reduce both real-world settings.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and correlates of past 30-day dual-vaping of nicotine and cannabis among adolescents in five New England states

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 254, P. 111055 - 111055

Published: Dec. 6, 2023

Language: Английский

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Theory of Planned Behavior Factors Influencing E-cigarette Use Among Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Current Addiction Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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Secondhand Exposure to Simulated Cannabis Vaping Aerosols

Environmental Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 12, 2025

Emissions from cannabis vaping degrade indoor air quality and expose non-users to secondhand pollutants. We investigated how the mixture composition affects aerosol characteristics exposures. Simulated was produced by flash evaporation in a 20 m3 chamber of mixtures containing terpenoids, cannabinoids, extract constituents, adulterant vitamin E acetate (VEA). Aerosol time- size-resolved concentrations (8 nm-2.5 μm at 1 Hz) were measured, dosimetry model used evaluate intake aerosols. The results showed peak particle number (PN) between 0.7 × 106 13 cm-3 mass concentration (PM1.0) 65 1191 μg m-3 t = 5 min after emission. Concentrations decreased 21-57% PN 33-69% PM1.0 60 min. yield 0.06 for terpenoid-only mixture, 0.22-0.36 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-terpenoid mixtures, >1 high cannabidiol (CBD) or VEA. For deposition, highest fraction deposited pulmonary region, followed tracheobronchial head regions. Deposition increased presence THC, CBD, VEA, with aerosols <100 nm contributing majority particles all

Language: Английский

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Patterns in Mental Health Symptomatology and Cigarette, E-cigarette, and Marijuana Use Among Texas Youth and Young Adults Amid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Nicotine & Tobacco Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 25(2), P. 266 - 273

Published: Aug. 26, 2022

Abstract Introduction This study examined patterns in mental health symptomatology and smoking vaping behaviors among youth young adults over a 1-year period from before to during the first year of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Aims Methods Participants (n = 2148) were 16–24-year-olds who completed three waves Texas Adolescent Tobacco Marketing Surveillance Study (TATAMS). Descriptive statistics mixed effects logistic regression models used examine changes anxiety symptoms, depressive perceived stress, cigarette, e-cigarette, marijuana use COVID-19 (fall 2019) 6-month follow-up (spring 2020) 12-month periods COVID-19. Longitudinal associations between examined. Results Modest increases symptoms depression observed Perceived stress remained high unchanged. Ever increased at 6- follow-up, while ever cigarette e-cigarette significantly only follow-up. Marijuana frequency follow-ups. Adjusting for sociodemographic factors, predicted use, past 30-day but not use. Higher cigarettes e-cigarettes Conclusions Changes people varied this COVID era. Increases behaviors. Implications adds limited research on longitudinal impact Findings warrant messaging interventions that address significant worse behavior, especially crises like may exacerbate substance

Language: Английский

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