Vaping is linked to smoking cigarettes, using marijuana and other drugs over time by U of Michigan News published on 2024-08-15T21:33:32Z U.S. teens and young adults who vape are much more likely to start smoking cigarettes or to begin using cannabis or other drugs, a new University of Michigan study found. Most vaping studies focus on adolescents (12-17) in short time windows of around two years. Less is known about vaping in young adults (18-25) or the risk for starting other substance use like cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs. To that end, researchers examined data from 12-to-25-year-olds over an eight-year period. They found that those who vaped were more likely to start smoking cigarettes, using marijuana or to start other drugs during the study period. "We found that this risk was persistent over time and was a risk for both adolescents and young adults," said study author Rebecca Evans-Polce, research assistant professor at the U-M School of Nursing. "The risk for starting to use cannabis was the same regardless of whether someone was using e-cigarettes or was using other tobacco products." Learn more: https://myumi.ch/VGyJj Comment by Rosaliesteame At the same time, I think it’s important not to treat correlation as simple causation, since social environment and access play a huge role in those transitions. What stood out to me most is how both nicotine and cannabis vaping seem to sit in a gray zone where long-term health outcomes are still not fully understood, especially compared to traditional smoking risks. Personally, I feel moderation and product quality matter a lot, especially when it comes to devices and formulations used. For those exploring alternatives, I’ve seen discussions around different types of vaporizers https://hazesmokeshop.ca/product-category/vaporizers/ as a less harsh option, though research is still evolving in that area. 2026-07-03T12:11:33Z
