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Perceptions of e-Cigarettes and Noncigarette Tobacco Products Among US Youth

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) are a new class of device that is creating a new generation of addicts. This was the conclusion of a recent Pediatrics study. E-cigs are now the most frequently used tobacco product among American youth. The repercussions of this disturbing turn of events is sure to have long-lasting ramifications. E-cigarettes are poorly regulated and highly addictive. Research continues to suggest that they may serve as a gateway drug to cigarettes and their novelty appeals...