You raise some valid points there @free3domI'm not too concerned about non-smokers vaping. If they are adults, and they choose to do so then it is all good - especially as a stress relief (i.e. with nicotine). The alternatives are far worse (prescription drugs, alcohol, hard drugs, etc). In my opinion if someone needs something to help them "unwind" vaping is hardly the worst option. I would never recommend someone do it (even at 0mg) because they think it "looks cool" (or whatever).
Very few things we put in our bodies are without side effects and it is usually a tradeoff between the positives and the negatives. Just read the side effects on most prescription drugs
Nicotine has a lot of positive effects and, in our modern world, some form of "medication" is quite frequently required
Vaping now provides the benefits of smoking (which are very real) without many of the negatives, so I do not see why it should be frowned upon when adults choose to do it even though they never smoked. Most smokers chose to smoke, so why can't people similarly choose to vape.
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Nicotine has a lot of positive effects and, in our modern world, some form of "medication" is quite frequently required
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I do not remember anyone being against it in this thread. We did have a long discussion about this quite some time ago. The conclusion from that group, if I remember correctly, was that we should welcome anyone here who came to vaping as a non-smoker. We are not here to judge the decisions of any person. However, we shall not try to convert or persuade non smokers to vaping - we felt that would be wrong. As it would be wrong to persuade someone to start smoking or using hubbly.
On a side note: @Alex has posted many articles here on nicotine. These articles all agree - for non smokers nicotine is not addictive at all. They speculate that other substances in tobacco rewires the brain to become addicted to nicotine. Thus, seems us ex-smokers are addicted to nicotine. Nobody really knows for sure, However, otherwise than the definition of an addiction requires, vapers never go higher in nicotine - only lower. Makes you think. It is becoming more and more accepted that nicotine is on the same level as caffeine. Someone just needs to tell that to our authorities.I do not doubt that nic addiction is real. As an adult i realise and accept the risks, but i would like the choice.
However, i submit the following to cause addictions as well: alcohol, money, sex and food.
Food addiction is real. Imagine how hard it is to stop the addiction, yet you must continue to feed it each day or die from hunger.
I have to agree with your points, although I would suggest vaping on something a lot more therapeutic than Nicotene ...
I also advise people that have not smoked to not even start vaping unless they're actually choosing between smoking or vaping. Rather just enjoy clean air if you're not already hooked, even if I'm trying to sell equipment. On the other hand, I try to convert every smoker to a vaper like I did since there is a benefit over smoking.
I like the save money part. I also thought I was going to save money. Now I just console myself to "At least I'm being healthier."
