NAQC Newsroom: Tobacco Control

3 Myths about Mental Health and Quitting

Friday, April 18, 2025  
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
At the crossroads of nicotine addiction and mental health are two demographics that are highly affected: teens and young adults. While current teen e-cigarette use decreased from 2.13 million users in 2023 to 1.63 million in 2024, young adults ages 18-24 now have the highest prevalence of e-cigarette use, and this age group is also reporting high rates of anxiety and depression. For people struggling with mental health, quitting nicotine can help.
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