Young people who take up vaping risk being hooked for life due to withdrawal symptoms that can be worse than quitting cigarettes, doctors warn.
E-cigarettes are often recommended by GPs to patients trying to quit smoking because, while certainly not harmless, are currently believed to be significantly safer than cigarettes.
However, experts warn there is a growing number of young people taking up the habit despite having never smoked, needlessly putting their health at risk.
Research shows that the majority of young people who vape have tried to quit and failed due to withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, mood swings and shakes.
While e-cigarettes
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