American research shows clearly Youth smoke e-cigarettes – THC vapor extracted from marijuana There were 60% anxiety, 50% depression, and more than 50% suicidal thoughts in the last 12 months.
On March 10, Asst. Prof. Dr. Witch Kasemsup, Director of the Center for Research and Knowledge Management for Tobacco Control (TRC), said from an article at the American Heart Association Epidemiology, Prevention Conference. The Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2023 examines the link between vaping and anxiety and depression among youth. Online survey among volunteers ages 13-24 by the American Heart Association. Of the 1,921 people, 562 had never smoked, 370 had only smoked nicotine, 159 had smoked THC, a substance found in marijuana, and 830 had smoked both.
The data showed that 60% of people who vaped have anxiety and more than 50% of smokers have depression Worryingly, more than 50% of all vapers had suicidal thoughts within the past 12 months. It is shocking that There were twice as many people who both vaped as those who vaped nicotine alone. In line with the report of the 6th Thai Public Health Survey 2019-2020, it was found that 53% of Thai adolescents who smoke e-cigarettes have depression
“These results Shows mental health problems in people who use nicotine and THC vapor. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an education campaign to increase youth understanding of the risks of using e-cigarettes and marijuana.” Asst. Prof. Dr. Wi Chach said
Asst. Prof. Dr. Vich said that youth and parents Should be aware of e-cigarettes and marijuana E-cigarettes alone carry the dangers of highly addictive nicotine and a range of harmful chemicals that damage children’s brains. Contains carcinogenic substances that will adversely affect future health. The use of marijuana in combination with e-cigarettes is even more dangerous. Psychotropic effects cause anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts.