Chances of getting addicted?

[doctordun]

Brief history:
My elderly mother is a lifetime smoker and now lives with me because of dementia.
I converted her to vaping because none in our home smoke.
I am trying to switch her from Halo G6 automatic batteries to Halo Triton.
She is having a devil of a time getting the "push the button when you draw thing", even with coaching.

Ever so often, during the day, she is convinced it doesn't work, so I "demonstrate" that is does myself, by doing a small gently draw - mouth only.
I produce a big cloud of vapor and surprises her.

My question is - am I in danger of getting addicted????

 

[pennysmalls]

Doubtful. The last I read the chance of a never smoker becoming addicted to nicotine is quite small.

 

[Robino1]

I'm going to leave this link for you to read.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...2-just-how-addictive-e-cigs.html#post14877233

It should help answer your question

 

[twgbonehead]

I doubt it. However, I would also suggest that you re-think your strategy.

If automatic batteries work for her, it might be best to let her keep using them. Yes, they're expensive, and yes, most of them are crap, but if she really has a problem learning to use a manual battery, is it worth forcing her to do so? Perhaps finding the best automatic batteries for her would be a better solution? Or even disposable cigalikes?

Just my 2 cents, no disrespect! But if she really has a hard time dealing with a manual battery, perhaps it's better for her to back up a bit.

 

[AttyPops]

Yes, if you are vaping, even to just show her. Although "how much danger" is certainly debatable. Also, the older you are the harder it is (to a point) of getting addicted.
In danger from 2nd hand vape....I'd say zero chance of addiction.

Best guesses.

P.S.
Are you rationalizing and sneaking a vape? (Question, not accusation.)

 

[doctordun]

I'm going to leave this link for you to read.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...2-just-how-addictive-e-cigs.html#post14877233

It should help answer your question

Thank you. That answered my question.
I had always heard that just one cigarette can get you hooked and I was equating vaping with that.

 

[sub4me]

Not addicted in the way your thinking of it. Perhaps if your vaping consistently you may become addicted but just showing her how to use it I'd say not a chance.

 

[doctordun]

I doubt it. However, I would also suggest that you re-think your strategy.

If automatic batteries work for her, it might be best to let her keep using them. Yes, they're expensive, and yes, most of them are crap, but if she really has a problem learning to use a manual battery, is it worth forcing her to do so? Perhaps finding the best automatic batteries for her would be a better solution? Or even disposable cigalikes?

Just my 2 cents, no disrespect! But if she really has a hard time dealing with a manual battery, perhaps it's better for her to back up a bit.

It's only the second day, so I am going to give it a while, as long as it isn't too stressful on her. Thank you for the advice.

 

[Robino1]

Thank you. That answered my question.
I had always heard that just one cigarette can get you hooked and I was equating vaping with that.

Yeah, media is really good at scaring people

 

[doctordun]

Yes, if you are vaping, even to just show her. Although "how much danger" is certainly debatable. Also, the older you are the harder it is (to a point) of getting addicted.
In danger from 2nd hand vape....I'd say zero chance of addiction.

Best guesses.

P.S.
Are you rationalizing and sneaking a vape? (Question, not accusation.)

Nope. I'm 67 and never smoked.
I almost have to rinse my mouth out each time I do it.
Not so much because of the taste, but the thought of the nicotine vapor in my mouth bothers me.

We are using Halo Tribeca which is very mild.

 

[twgbonehead]

Sorry to be OT, but Dang, Robino, What a change on your avatar! Still trying to figure out whether I like it better (early consensus: NO WAY!, sorry!!! (But I really liked the last one!!!))

 

[Ryedan]

My question is - am I in danger of getting addicted????

IMO, there is no chance whatsoever of you getting addicted doctordun.

On another note, my mother has Alzheimers. It's progressed to the point where she doesn't know me anymore and spends most of her time in a wheelchair. I've been quite involved with her care since Dad died in 2009.

IMO if it's beneficial for your mother to be using an ecig that is button activated, stick with it and get her used to it now. It will take a bit of work on your part but over time she will remember how to work it. She will likely eventually loose the ability to work the button, but then you can go back to automatic batteries if you wish to.

Best of luck with it!

 

[Mia11]

Sorry to be OT, but Dang, Robino, What a change on your avatar! Still trying to figure out whether I like it better (early consensus: NO WAY!, sorry!!! (But I really liked the last one!!!))

I love it!

 

[OldLadyO]

oops, wrong thread

 

[UnclePsyko]

Nope. I'm 67 and never smoked.
I almost have to rinse my mouth out each time I do it.
Not so much because of the taste, but the thought of the nicotine vapor in my mouth bothers me.

We are using Halo Tribeca which is very mild.

I wouldn't worry too much about the amount of nicotine you get from a couple demonstration puffs... If you eat eggplant or Tomato Puree, you are already consuming more nicotine from the veggies than a random puff!

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ssion/488905-nicotine-content-vegetables.html

Food for thought...

 

[AttyPops]

Nope. I'm 67 and never smoked.
I almost have to rinse my mouth out each time I do it.
Not so much because of the taste, but the thought of the nicotine vapor in my mouth bothers me.

We are using Halo Tribeca which is very mild.

With cigs, they have to be inhaled (unlike other tobacco, cigars, pipes, chew....). But with vaping, the nic can be absorbed through the mucus membranes lining the nose/throat/mouth. So you probably get some nic. Although you may not have done it enough to even feel it. You have to be the judge of that.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

Chances of becoming addicted, as the others said, about zero. Nicotine isn't bad for you unless there's a reason you shouldn't have a vascular constrictor. Nicotine is used to help patients with a number of diseases, including Alzheimer's. Here is one article Nicotine Patch Improves Memory in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment - ABC News How wonderful of you to be taking care of your mother like that and also switch her to vaping.


OT Yeah, I think Robin's showing off her bad ... side. We're all in trouble now.

 

[twgbonehead]

It's only the second day, so I am going to give it a while, as long as it isn't too stressful on her. Thank you for the advice.

DoctorDun,

I should also have said that I appreciate how difficult it is dealing with a parent with dementia (not to mention how scary it is dealing with one who smokes!!!) You have made a huge difference already by getting her to switch to e-cigs!

No matter how things work out I applaud you and wish you all the best!

 

[DaveOno]

Someone who smokes their first cigarettes smoke the whole cig, or a lot of it.

You are taking 1 or 2 hits. Let's agree that it's like a tenth of a cig, if that.

Also, for me, I wanted to continue smoking. I didn't smoke 1 or 2 and then was drawn to it. I wanted to, to impress my friends.

You sound like you have absolutely no desire to go any further than the demo hits. (And for that and all you do, like coming here for advice for Mom, I again commend you.)

In my opinion, you are at a higher risk at becoming addicted to the ecf! than to vaping.

Further, there's plenty of other substances in a cig that help in the addiction conjoined with the nic. Vape is purer, and just the nic is not as addictive.

So, no desire to become a vaper, no extra chemicals, and you take maybe 4 hits a day? Worry not, my friend.