Vaping and Smoking Cue Reactivity in Young Adult Nonsmoking Electronic Cigarette Users: A Functional Neuroimaging Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The rapid growth in the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among nonsmoking young adults is concerning, as it raises the potential for chronic vaping and nicotine addiction. A key characteristic of drug addiction is the elevated neural response to conditioned drug-related cues (i.e., cue reactivity). Generalized reactivity to both vaping and smoking cues may signify an increased risk for smoking initiation in nonsmoking vapers. In this study, we used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to evaluate brain responses to vaping and smoking cues in young adult nonsmoking vapers.

Methods

Sixty-six young adult nonsmoking vapers underwent functional MRI while viewing visual cues pertaining to vaping, smoking, and nicotine-unrelated unconditioned reward

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931218 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature