We still don’t know the long-term effects of vaping traditional nicotine-free fluids. Some of the potential short-term side effects of nicotine-free vaping are described below.

There are a lot of drugs out there, and some are certainly more dangerous than others, particularly when it comes to addiction potential. Cigarettes and nicotine have been a source of millions of deaths and millions more affected by the loss of their loved ones. But cigarettes have always found a way to reinvent themselves and become more attractive to new demographics, even those that would normally avoid cigarettes because they are too unhealthy. Recently, however, there has been a push toward alternatives to cigarettes that don’t involve inhaling hot smoke from burning plant matter. People love the action of smoking, but smoking itself has long been known to cause a significant array of side effects, illnesses, and chronic conditions.

Vaping without nicotine vs. smoking cigarettes

We’re closely monitoring the situation and will update our content as soon as more information is available. Vaping without nicotine may not be as safe as some people believe. Vaping overall, even without nicotine, can have harmful effects. Vaping, the act of vaporizing a liquid to inhale, is an increasingly popular alternative to cigarette smoking. However, it could damage health by irritating the lungs and throat and introducing toxins into the body. Some vape product manufacturers claim that vaping is a completely safe alternative to smoking. However, early research into the safety of the practice suggests this is not the case.

Anyone who smokes or uses other forms of tobacco is at risk of becoming dependent. Factors that influence who will use tobacco include: age. Most people begin smoking during childhood or the teen years. The younger you are when you begin smoking, the greater the chance that you'll become addicted. Genetics. The likelihood that you will start smoking and keep smoking may be partly inherited. Genetic factors may influence how receptors on the surface of your brain's nerve cells respond to high doses of nicotine delivered by cigarettes. Parents and peers. Children who grow up with parents who smoke are more likely to become smokers.

The simple answer would be no because nicotine is the familiar addictive substance in the list of e-liquid ingredients that causes addiction. However, based on what we see from vapers (and even some who vape and did not smoke previously) is how vaping has become a cultural trend, particularly among teenagers who get access to vapes illegally. All of the different fruit flavours with sweeteners added are another side of addiction. Lots of people gain weight through eating addictive junk food such as chocolate, cakes or sweets. With thousands of flavours to pick from you’re spoiled for choice, which leads to another type of addiction.

Vaping without nicotine , despite being somewhat less harmful, can still cause someone to have uncomfortable side effects, especially depending on what the ingredients are and how the liquid is made. There is still a lot of research that needs to be done on vaping and e-cigarette use, the effects it has on the body and how harmful it can potentially be.