Project manager Jake Tri said: "The initial inspiration for this project was from hearing a statement many of us have come across in passing
While natural remedies can be effective, its imperative to remember that quitting smoking is a journey that requires patience, persistence, and dedication
Still, it can also result in adverse side effects through its ability to increase heart rate and blood pressure
a recent survey showed use increased among high-schoolers from 1.5% to 16% between 2011 and 2015, with about 3 million middle- and high-schoolers reporting e-cigarette use in 2015

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