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Teen Kids News: Special on Tobacco (Nicotine Replacement Therapy: Safe for Teens?)

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The video "Teen Kids News: Special on Tobacco (Nicotine Replacement Therapy: Safe for Teens?)" discusses the challenges teens face when trying to quit smoking. It highlights the health risks associated with smoking, such as cancer and heart disease, and emphasizes the high percentage of teens who have attempted to stop smoking. Key strategies for quitting are introduced, including setting a quit date, surrounding oneself with nonsmoking friends, and utilizing nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for those over 18. The video explains how NRT, available as gum or patches, helps mitigate withdrawal symptoms by delivering nicotine gradually. The report underscores the importance of consulting a medical professional for those under 18 who wish to quit smoking using NRT. This educational content is highly relevant to health curricula, focusing on addiction, teenage health choices, and the psychological aspects of addiction. Part of the "Teen Kids News: Special on Tobacco" series.