Im a very anxious person, and I dont feel safe to be anxious in front of a lot of people," Van Patten says
In addition, many teens will try to "cover up" any evidence of cigarette use for any number of reasons (for example, the legality regarding their age and the purchase of cigarettes or their parents forbid smoking)
New generations often create their own vocabulary, while social media, music, and online communities help spread new expressions quickly
It might seem logical that inhaling any foreign substance into the lungs could be harmful, but for those hoping to find an alternative to cigarettes, cigars or pipes, vaping might seem like a safe alternative
Although often perceived as safer than combustible cigarettes, mounting evidence confirms neurotoxic effects of nicotine in e-cig aerosols, and indicates that components other than nicotine can be detrimental to the developing brain