This view has been known in England for years and was confirmed in the New England Journal of Medicine a few months ago: E-cigarettes were more effective for smoking cessation than nicotine-replacement therapy, when both products were accompanied by behavioral support. Many vapor products, however, do not contain or emit nicotine, but rather contain and emit THC, CBD, flavorings, caffeine, vitamins or melatonin
When you smoke, it is absorbed into the intestinal mucosa, skin, and respiratory tract, causing harmful effects on the skin
This means the brain becomes sensitized (or wired) to pursue the activity causing those dopamine spikes
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has information on the health risks of tobacco use
Currently, the cigarette tax is $4.35 a pack