Good information Nicki! It’s also believed that since far less nicotine is absorbed through vaping than through cigarette smoke, the chance of a non-smoker becoming addicted to it isn’t as great as if they inhaled it through a cigarette.

The links to the articles are below. Seems pretty conclusive that, as some of us already
knew, ecigs are unlikely to make children or non smokers addicted to nicotine.

Monoamine oxidase inhibition dramatically increases the motivation to self-administer nicotine in rats.
Journal of Neuroscience: http://tinyurl.com/3ggtp9y
PubMed: http://tinyurl.com/ps8szdw

Transient behavioral sensitization to nicotine becomes long-lasting with monoamine oxidases inhibitors
Science Direct: http://tinyurl.com/nn7nopr
PubMed http://tinyurl.com/d66smsq

Addiction is a very strong word. One in which I don’t feel describes what most vapers experience, considering what the definition of addiction actually is.

Anything in excess can be damaging, and certainly seen as unhealthy; however, the dangers of doing things in excess exist outside of the electronic cigarette industry as well. The vape community isn’t trying to find something, or create something dangerous – we’re simply utilizing the tools that offer a less dangerous delivery of nicotine.

Similar to caffeine, nicotine does provide one with a “buzz”; but craving a “buzz” shouldn’t be considered dangerous. People drink coffee all day long, not everyone, but people do. Similar to how some people will go out to a bar on a Friday night, but others choose not to. Craving a “buzz”, or a burger, or an evening on the couch is something we can all relate to. Vapers may crave nicotine, and puff on an e-cig all the time, but we’ve consciously made the decision to better our selves, and the experience for those around us.

Dangers exist in such a variety of different shapes and sizes. It’s silly to say that something poses “no danger”, but e-cigarettes have gained their popularity by being less dangerous than conventional cigarettes.

And the way nicotine is absorbed through the vapor is different than with cigarette smoke. With smoke, it is absorbed in deep lung tissue and is then transported almost immediately to the brain, creating your typical nicotine “buzz”.

With electronic cigarettes, nicotine in vapor is absorbed through the upper respiratory system and is gradually exposed by the brain. You won’t get the same rush you get from a cigarette, hence there could be less chance of addiction in non-smokers. However, I wouldn’t condone vaping nicotine by non-smokers.