Friday, April 3, 2009

Are Teens Who Smoke at Risk for Later Depression?

A study published on Dec 17, 2008 in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology suggests there is a strong link between tobacco consumption and mood disorders. It has been suggested that afflicted individuals smoke to manage mood. However, there is also evidence indicating that tobacco consumption can induce negative mood. The Florida State study is the first to show that nicotine exposure early in life can have long-term neurobiological consequences evidenced in mood disorders. In addition, it indicates that even brief exposure to nicotine increases risk for mood disorders later in life.
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