Adolescent Nicotine Addiction: Decoding the Youth Brain
Introduction and Definition of Adolescent Nicotine Dependence Adolescent nicotine dependence represents a critical public health concern characterized by the compulsive use of nicotine-containing products despite harmful consequences, specifically occurring within the vulnerable developmental window of youth. This phenomenon is distinct from adult dependence due to fundamental differences in neurobiological maturation, cognitive processing, and environmental susceptibility. […]