Teens who want to quit vaping have another medication option

A trial found the drug varenicline, used by adults to stop smoking, can help

A pile of colorful disposable vape pens with various flavors labeled, such as strawberry ice, blue razz lemonade, mango, apple peach and blueberry raspberry.

E-cigarettes like those shown here contain nicotine, a highly addictive drug. The medication varenicline, paired with counseling and text messaging support, can help teens and young adults quit vaping, a clinical trial found.

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Many teens who vape want to quit. A recent clinical trial suggests that a drug used to stop smoking can help.