The addictive properties of tobacco primarily stem from nicotine, which rapidly reaches the brain upon inhalation or absorption through the mucous membranes, according to an article by the Food and Drug Administration 2024, titled Nicotine Is Why Tobacco Products Are Addictive Once in the brain, nicotine binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, stimulating the release of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, which creates pleasurable sensations and reinforces the behavior of tobacco use
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Young people who have never smoked cigarettes represent less than 15% of regular vapers, which corresponds to less than 1% of all vapers (Figure 1, red rectangle)
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