Teen brain changes increase cigarette addiction

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Teen brain changes increase cigarette addiction

09:30 15 September 03

NewScientist.com news service

The brain changes that occur during adolescence may mean teenagers smokers are more likely to become seriously hooked than those who take up the habit as adults, suggests a new rat study.

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