Teens Who Vape Are More Likely to Start Smoking SPH Teens who vape are more likely to become teens who smoke — and smoke more often Los Angeles Times Youth vaping is rising and it's harming more than just lungs. 77% of young adults who vape never smoked cigarettes It impacts brain development, learning, and mental health UK health expert raises alarm at vaping 'epidemic' among teenagers Vaping The Guardian Boredom, relaxation and experimentation are among top reasons teens vape Reported Reasons for Vaping Among U.S. Adolescents (2021 2023) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)