Episode 202: The Evolving Nicotine Crisis Among Teens

Just when it seemed decades of progress in reducing youth tobacco use were making a lasting impact, a new generation of nicotine products has emerged — more potent, more discreet and, in many cases, more addictive than ever before. Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National Hospital, discusses the resurgence of youth nicotine use, the growing popularity of flavored vapes and nicotine pouches, and why these products are raising concerns among pediatricians and public health experts. Featuring: Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National Hospital Host/Producer: Carol Vassar 00:00 Welcome to Well Beyond Medicine 00:36 Why Today's Tobacco Products Are Different 02:35 From the 1964 Surgeon General's Report to Smart Vapes 04:24 How Tobacco Companies Are Targeting Youth Again 06:24 Why Current Laws Aren't Stopping New Nicotine Products 08:42 How Teens Are Accessing Illegal Vapes Online 10:27 Warning Signs Parents Should Watch For 12:23 The Shocking Amount of Nicotine in Modern Vapes 14:27 How Nicotine Affects the Developing Brain 17:06 Nicotine Poisoning and Health Risks for Children 18:30 What Parents and Pediatricians Can Do 19:41 Policy Solutions to Protect Kids 20:49 Organizations Fighting Youth Vaping 22:18 New Clinical Guidelines and Screening for Vaping 23:38 Smart Vapes, Gaming Features, and Youth Marketing 24:19 Policy Changes Needed to Protect Children 25:51 Closing Remarks Thanks for listening to Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children’s Health Podcast. How do you go well beyond medicine in your own life or community? How do you celebrate it? 🎙️ Share your story or leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/NemoursWell... Your message could be featured in a future episode. 🌐 Listen to more episodes and explore the podcast: https://nemourswellbeyond.org/ 📩 Sign up for our monthly newsletter for new episodes, stories, and updates: https://nemourswellbeyond.org/news/ Follow Nemours Children’s Health: Instagram: / nemours X (Twitter): / nemours Facebook: / nemours LinkedIn: / nemours Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children’s Health Podcast explores children’s health, pediatric care, health equity, mental health, social determinants of health, and health care innovation—from food security and community-based care to meeting families where they are with accessible health and wellness resources. We highlight the people and ideas shaping the future of pediatric health care and building the healthiest generations of children ever. #WellBeyondMedicine #NemoursChildrensHealth #Pediatrics #ChildrensHealth #HealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #MentalHealth #socialdeterminantsofhealth