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Young people think vapes aren’t harmful because they are so easy to buy, study finds (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] [email protected] 78 points 2 years ago (2 children)

This article is total bullshit.

It claims at one point that vapes are being marketed as "nicotine-free" "despite containing nicotine" and then links to another article on their own site that makes the claim that vapes marketed as "nicotine-free" "most likely still contain nicotine" to support that assertion.

This definitely doesn't belong in a science community.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Additionally, there are nicotine free vapes and they're easy to identify if you spend 5 seconds looking at what you're buying. This is just another hit piece against vaping, citing itself as a reputable source, and making absolutely no point. They don't really say anything meaningful and instead just waive their hands around, acting as if what they're saying is troublesome. Even their headline is misleading and vapid.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wait, aside from THC vapes what other nicotine free vapes are there? I'm assuming they're for people trying to quit?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There are many options that are the same flavor as a regular nicotine vape, but they're 0mg nicotine. Yes, for people quitting, or for people who just like vape but not nicotine.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's kinda neat actually. Prolly still not great for your lungs though lol, and I say this as a stoner

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I vaped 0 nicotine with peppermint flavor for about a year or so after I tapered down from the highest possible nicotine I could find using a box mod.

I've only been completely off the vape now for about 2 months but I allowed myself about 6 years to eventually work down to the 0 nicotine mix and I feel zero negative effects on my lungs. (Anecdotal, of course.)

I really only finally quit because I lost my favorite vape and decided I didn't really miss it all that much.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I definitely feel it on my lungs, but it's not anywhere near as damaging as cigarettes were.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago

Yup.

On par with any war on drugs funded prohibitionist drivel.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That makes no sense. You buy cigarettes the same way you buy a vape. This is click bait.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago

Not just clickbait, either. Straight up lies.

They cite their own article, INCORRECTLY I might add, to say "nicotine free vapes aren't nicotine free".

I mean, if this is the scientific standard people listen to nowadays, I have some bridges that need selling. scientifically

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago

Get this guardian crap out of here.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Doesn't Austalia have a zero tolerance campain against cigararettes? Could vape be the only alternative for some people?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

Other way around, banning non-medical use vapes while making cigarettes prohibitively expensive via taxes. The UK on the other hand is banning cigarette sales to those born on or after 1/1/09.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Sounds reasonable and not a Daily Mail link. 47 up/27 down. Thought I read Big Nic was diversifying into addictive foods beyond nicotine.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

You can ban the bad thing or ban medical care for bad things because of the bad thing. 🤷‍♂️

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

didn't read it all but in my experience people will buy anything from a gas station and smoke it. bath salts, caffeine pills, corn chips... It's safe. not. addictive check. sociollogy i guess.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

The perception among young people that vapes are harmless largely stems from their easy accessibility and appealing marketing, as highlighted by the study. This misconception overlooks the fact that vaping still poses health risks, such as nicotine addiction and respiratory issues. Products like the https://thevapetown.com/product/voopoo-argus-a-pod-system-kit/ designed for adult smokers transitioning from traditional cigarettes, underscore the need for responsible marketing and stricter regulations to prevent misuse by younger audiences. Addressing this issue requires education and policies that emphasize the potential dangers of vaping, regardless of its convenience or perceived safety.