Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
The Bbc
Non-smokers are increasingly turning to vaping due to social influence, habit formation, and psychological dependence on nicotine.Summary
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that over one million people in the UK who have never smoked are now vapers. While originally intended as a tool to help smokers quit cigarettes, vaping has become a standalone habit for many young adults.
Personal accounts suggest that the habit often begins through social normalization or as a way to manage anxiety and stress. The physical act of holding a vape and the dopamine hits from nicotine create a psychological dependence, often coinciding with other repetitive behaviors like
(Source：The Bbc)
