Nicotine Use Disorders in Adolescents

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2019 Dec;66(6):1053-1062. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2019.08.002.

Abstract

Rates of certain tobacco products have decreased over the past decade, but nicotine use disorder is still prevalent among adolescents. New trends in tobacco use, such as in the use of electronic cigarettes, are creating alarm. This article reviews nicotine addiction and measurement in adolescents, along with potential health risks and comorbidities. Various psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions are reviewed along with novel interventions that show promise for reducing tobacco use in this vulnerable population.

Keywords: Adolescent; Nicotine; Tobacco; Tobacco treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior / psychology*
  • Ganglionic Stimulants / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Nicotine / adverse effects*
  • North America / epidemiology
  • Psychology, Adolescent
  • Smoking Cessation / methods
  • Smoking Cessation / psychology
  • Substance-Related Disorders* / epidemiology
  • Substance-Related Disorders* / etiology
  • Substance-Related Disorders* / psychology
  • Substance-Related Disorders* / therapy
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / epidemiology
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / etiology
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / psychology
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / therapy
  • Vaping* / epidemiology
  • Vaping* / psychology
  • Vaping* / therapy

Substances

  • Ganglionic Stimulants
  • Nicotine