Vaping, is it any better than nicotine?

Vaping is what people think is the healthiest product instead of using cigarettes which are full of nicotine. This is a chemical in tabaco which makes you addicted to smoking/vaping. Once had a puff of nicotine, this increases the release of the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that will affect your mood and behaviour.

Some of the perceived pros is that it’s supposed to be healthier than smoking and you can control how much nicotine is in a vape. Some of the cons are health problems, although e-cigarettes are healthier it can still cause lung problems. Nicotine if, inhaled by younger adults will cause major drug addiction in later years. Also vaping can be accessed/purchased easier due to no id being asked and because of young adults selling them to teenagers.  Unlike cigarettes, vapes don’t need a lighter.  Vapes can be more assessable to carry around than a lighter and a pack cigarette. There’s also an illusion that vaping is cool, and people get pear pressured because of that.

Have, you heard the truth? You may have heard the NHS telling smokers to change to vaping to stop the addiction of cigarettes but that isn’t for everyone, as sometimes people use nicotine patches and gum. Vaping is only used as the last option to quit smoking. Gum and patches are the most used but not the most affective due to some people having bigger addictions.

After some research, we have concluded that vaping is less harmful than smoking but should still not be used. Be aware of the consequence before you purchase a vape.

By Rohail E and Harry B

Carres Grammar School