Americans now understand that smoking is addictive, dangerous and costly to society
The ability to enjoy a smoking simulation without real-world consequences caters to a growing interest in health and wellness
Over time, the brain becomes dependent on cocaine to release dopamine, leading to cravings and a cycle of addiction
[PMC free article: PMC4012803] [PubMed: 24751181] Interventions With Adequate Evidence of a Decreased Risk of Oral Cavity, Oropharyngeal, Hypopharyngeal, and Laryngeal Cancers Tobacco Cessation The cessation of cigarette smoking is associated with an approximately 50% reduction in risk of developing oral cavity, oropharyngeal, and hypopharyngeal cancers within 5 to 9 years,[1] and a return to a cancer risk comparable to that of never-smokers within 20 years.[1] For laryngeal cancer, the risk reduction is approximately 40% within 5 to 9 years, and a similar return to cancer risk comparable to that of never-smokers within 20 years.[1] References Marron M, Boffetta P, Zhang ZF, et al.: Cessation of alcohol drinking, tobacco smoking and the reversal of head and neck cancer risk
Gaps in the Literature Despite the growing body of research on e-cigarette use, significant gaps remain that limit our ability to fully understand and address the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and vaping
