The rapid onset of neuromodulators in the brain from vaping raises concerns, as it differs from behaviors like exercise where one can control the duration and intensity.

Vaping is addictive and introduces a range of toxins into the bloodstream, which can have long-term negative effects on health.

Vaping may be a better alternative to smoking for some, but we still don't fully understand its long-term health implications, and in the next five years, we'll see numerous studies confirming that vaping is harmful, especially for the developing brain, due to the rapid introduction of high-potency nicotine and cannabis.

While vaping is less harmful than traditional smoking, its enjoyability and accessibility may lead to more people choosing to vape instead of smoke, resulting in a net public health loss.

There’s no good reason to vape; if people want nicotine, they would be better off using patches or other less harmful methods.

I find myself occasionally vaping at social events, which highlights how habitual and normalized it has become, even if I only do it infrequently.

Excessive dopamine release can lead to habituation, where the brain becomes less responsive to pleasure, while simultaneously increasing the perception of pain, a mechanism that can contribute to addiction.

Cocaine and amphetamines create a psychological addiction that is difficult to overcome due to the intense dopamine spikes they produce.

Addictive behaviors can be harnessed for positive outcomes, such as using game mechanics to encourage physical activity and healthier habits.