Emotional dependency on smoking-vaping combo differs from just smoking
Emotional triggers for people who smoke may be different from those who both smoke and vape. The findings may help health professionals better shape cessation programs for those who smoke and those who smoke and vape.
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Emotional dependency on smoking-vaping combo differs from just smoking
Matt Swayne
January 05, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Researchers have known that emotions play a critical, but complex role in shaping dependency on smoking and vaping. Now, a team of researchers report that emotions that trigger dependency for people who both smoke and vape may be different from people who just smoke, a finding that may one day help scientists create more personalized programs to help people quit tobacco smoking and vaping.