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E-cigarette use increased 78% among high school students in 2018 from 11.7% in 2017 to 20.8% in 2018
Nicotine is highly addictive, and regular use, regardless of frequency, can result in dependence
Healthcare providers offer counseling, prescribe medications, and refer individuals to specialized treatment programs or support groups
Diacetyl is also known to cause DNA damage in lung cells, a precursor to cancer
Approximately 90% of the population who smoked did so on a daily basis, and 30% smoked an average of 20 cigarettes per day
The American Lung Association warns that inhaling essential oils directly or in high concentrations can trigger symptoms in damaged lung tissues, particularly in individuals with asthma or COPD
