Nicotine less harmful to the brain than previously thought: study
February 17, 2025 by snusforumet.se
Nicotine less harmful to the brain than previously thought: study
A recent study dismissed claims about nicotine's harmful effects on the brain, showing that differences in brain structure are an effect, not a cause, of nicotine use. Examining 10,000 adolescents, the research found brain variances in those using substances early. Dr. Volkow noted that brain variances associated with early nicotine use often existed before substance trials. Dr. Guiron highlighted that brain dissimilarities in nicotine users start in childhood. The study highlighted the misunderstanding of correlation versus causation in brain changes in nicotine users. Advocates stress the need for science-based public health policies and urge against spreading misinformation about nicotine's impact on the brain.
