Preteens surrounded by smokers get hooked on nicotine, study suggests
Monday, June 13, 2011 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Exposure to secondhand smoke can create symptoms of nicotine dependence in non-smoking preteens, according to a new study. The study also found that tweens who repeatedly observe a parent, sibling, friend or neighbor consuming cigarettes are more likely to light up themselves as adolescents.