Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Opinion | Nicotine pouches like Zyn must not be the next teen-addicting product - The Washington Post

But nicotine itself is far from harmless. Not only is it a highly addictive substance, but multiple studies have shown that it alters brain development. Use in adolescence reduces cognitive function; decreases attention span and memory; increases impulsivity; and enhances anxiety, fear and depression. Moreover, chronic use causes long-term changes in the brain's reward system, priming the brain for other addictions...

 
 

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