advertisement: A shortened term for advertisement, which can be found in print, online, or broadcast media to promote a product, idea, or perspective to someone.
addiction: A complex chronic disease defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as a difficult-to-control urge to use a drug despite knowing its harmful effects. Initial exposure to drugs may be voluntary, but repeated use can lead to changes in the brain that make it hard to resist using them. Addiction can also apply to behaviors like gambling, shopping, and excessive video game use.
addictive: Used to describe something that becomes a habit in an uncontrollable or unhealthy manner, such as drugs, video games, or phone use. Addictive behaviors stem from changes in the brain caused by repeated drug use or engaging in highly pleasurable activities.
puberty: A transitional stage in physical and psychological development that typically occurs between the ages of 11 and 13, marking the onset of adolescence.
development: Refers to the growth of an organism from conception to adulthood, involving changes in chemical nature, size, and sometimes shape.
confuse: To tear apart or disrupt the normal operation or organization of something.
electronic cigarette: A battery-powered device that releases nicotine and other chemicals in airborne particles for users to inhale. Originally designed as a safer alternative to tobacco products, these devices produce flavored steam and are used by people known as vapers.
high school: Refers to grades 9 through 12 in the U.S. public education system. High school graduates can pursue advanced education at universities.
nicotine: A colorless, oily chemical found in tobacco and other plants, responsible for the addictive properties of smoking. Nicotine is highly addictive and difficult for smokers to quit, also used as an insecticide in some cases.
risk: The likelihood or mathematical probability of something negative happening, such as exposure to radiation increasing the risk of cancer.
smoking: Intentionally inhaling tobacco smoke from a burning cigarette.
investigation: The process of observing, inspecting, or evaluating something, often involving data collection through questions and surveys.
tobacco: A plant grown for its leaves, which are used for smoking in cigars, cigarettes, and pipes. The main active agent in tobacco leaves is nicotine.
tween: A child transitioning into their teenage years, typically between the ages of 11 and 12.
vape: Slang for using electronic cigarettes, as they emit vapor rather than smoke. Individuals who use these devices are known as vapers.
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