E24 – Clearing the Haze: The Science Behind Vaping

In this episode of BrainSTEM, Dr. Hilary Marusak sits down with Dr. David Ledgerwood, a leading expert in nicotine, vaping, and addiction, to explore the complex science behind vaping. Vaping is often seen as a safer alternative to smoking, but is it really? Dr. Ledgerwood breaks down the chemical processes involved in vaping, its impact on the body, and how it compares to smoking. He also discusses the effects of vaping on lung and cardiovascular health, especially for young people and adolescents.

With vaping becoming increasingly popular, especially among teens, this episode uncovers the risks and benefits of vaping, and what the latest research tells us about its long-term impact.

🔗 Topics Covered:

• Key differences between smoking and vaping

• Vaping and its impact on lung and cardiovascular health

• The risks of vaping for young people

• Vaping as a smoking cessation tool

• Nicotine and cannabis in vapes

• The safety of vaping devices

• Regulation and public health policies on vaping

🌿 Tune in to get a clearer understanding of vaping from a leading expert.

🔗 Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Wayne State Nicotine and Tobacco Research Division

• National Institute on Drug Abuse - Vaping

• Drug Lab Detroit

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