Studies show a significant association between tobacco and alcohol use and increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents, including ideation, planning, and attempts.

Components in tobacco smoke and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) aerosol form adducts with DNA , which can cause DNA mutations and affect repair of DNA damage.

Nicotine pouches gaining popularity among teens, raising concerns for doctors and advocacy groups. A discreet way to consume nicotine is catching the attention of advocacy groups and physicians who worry that pouches containing the addictive chemical - meant strictly for adults 21 and over - are ending up in the hands of teenagers. 

On January 15, 2025, the FDA proposed a rule to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products to minimally or non-addictive levels, aiming to prevent addiction and encourage cessation. Here are the details of the proposal:

Reducing Nicotine in Tobacco Products Would Be a Game Changer

Once top in the nation for youth e-cigarette use, Colorado’s usage rate has sharply dropped after community response. Public health advocates urged vigilance, because consumption trends can change, often in surprising ways, and a number of trouble spots remain.