Here’s How Nicotine Affects Your Brain

The addictive drug can boost your cognition and won’t give you cancer, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe for casual use

Illustration: George Wylesol

Everyone is talking about the potential harms of vaping, and for good reason. One in four high schoolers report having used an e-cigarette in the past month, a 135% increase from just two years ago. Even…