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Overuse or misuse can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, decreased appetite leading to weight loss, and even psychotic episodes in some cases

With determination and support, individuals can overcome nicotine addiction and embark on a healthier, smoke-free lifestyle

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This desire for a fresh start is a common theme among young people feeling overwhelmed by their current circumstances

By the early 1990s, the mean age of first trying a cigarette was about 16 years for those who ever smoked (see Chapter 3, The Epidemiology of Tobacco Use Among Young People in the United States and Worldwide)

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