Why vaping is so hard to quit: What Selena Gomez's struggle reveals about nicotine addiction
Selena Gomez's vaping-induced voice change highlights nicotine addiction's grip, with experts warning of lung, vocal cord, and other health risks.Summary
Selena Gomez revealed on Instagram that she quit vaping after it changed her voice, calling the habit "not worth it" and describing quitting as "really hard." Her experience underscores the dual nature of vaping addiction: nicotine dependence plus a psychological reliance on the act and its relaxing effects, according to pulmonologist Dr. Emilia Hardak. Hardak warns that vaping can cause lung inflammation, vocal cord damage (sometimes irreversible), and poses risks to brain development and the cardiovascular system. While long-term human data are limited, studies link vaping to higher lung cancer and mortality risks, DNA damage, and eye disease. Vaping is particularly alarming among youth, with rising use among never-smokers in Britain. Experts like Professor Sarah Jackson note that for some, vaping diverts from smoking, but for others it introduces new nicotine addiction. Quitting requires firm commitment and awareness of health risks.
(Source：Ynet News)
