E-Cigarettes and the Drug Use Patterns of Adolescents

Conclusions: The proportion of e-cigarette users who do not use traditional drugs of abuse is larger at younger ages. Longitudinal panel studies starting at 8th and 10th grades may best inform the current debate on whether e-cigarette use is a risk or protective factor for future transition to the use of other substances. Implications: The proportion of e-cigarette users who do not use traditional drugs of abuse is larger at younger ages. Longitudinal panel studies starting at 8th and 10th grades may best inform the current debate on whether e-cigarette use is a risk or protective factor for future transition to the use of other substances.

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Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - April 8, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Miech, R. A., OMalley, P. M., Johnston, L. D., Patrick, M. E. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research