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A 21-year-old male asked:
How specifically does using nicotine such as a vaporizer cause brain damage i am 21 started smoking at 18 can i recover but i know its a nootropic . they say brian develops until 25 . control for adderall alchohol previous tobacco weed use?
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Nicotine harms the brain in any form including things you mention. But the brain can recover well too if it is stopped at your age. So please stop it and you will be good as new soon.
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Answered Apr 21, 2022
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