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Wisconsin Medical Journal, University of Wisconsin-Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership

  • Cannabidiol
  • Marijuana Use
  • Nicotine
  • Vaping

WMJ Vol 124 Issue 2: Wisconsin Young Adults Attitudes, Beliefs, Motivations, and Behaviors Surrounding E-Cigarette Use and Cessation

ABSTRACT Introduction: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is prevalent among young adults, yet cessation treatment options are limited and underutilized. Methods: Wisconsin residents aged 18 to 24 who had vaped nicotine in the past month (N = 480) completed an online survey assessing vaping initiation, past quit experiences, future quit intentions, and treatment knowledge and preferences. The survey also assessed perceived physical and mental health harms of vaping nicotine and other products (eg, cannabis, cannabidiol). Results: Most young adults had made a prior e-cigarette quit attempt, commonly motivated by concerns about addiction, cost, and health problems. Though 80% want support to quit, preferred methods of support were highly variable. The same methods (eg, medication, friends/family, health care provider, therapist) that were most endorsed as the form of support young adults were most likely to use were also among the most endorsed forms of support that young adults would not want to use. Nearly 40% of participants reported vaping cannabis and perceived vaping cannabis as significantly less harmful than vaping nicotine or tobacco for physical and mental health. Conclusions: Vaping cessation resources that are responsive to young adults needs and preferences are needed. The high variability in treatment preferences suggests that multiple strategies need to be offered; there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Cannabis vaping is prevalent, and an important area for future research is to examine the impact of cannabis vaping on nicotine vaping dependence, cessation, and treatment use. Strategies to reach, motivate, and engage young adults in e-cigarette cessation and cessation treatment should highlight their concerns about addiction, costs, health harms, and desired treatment options.

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AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 0.75 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 0.75 creditsNursingUp to 0.75 creditsPharmacyUp to 0.75 credits

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No

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No

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Cross-Specialty

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  • Journal-based
  • Credit · Up to 0.75 credits
  • Released
    May 26, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    May 26, 2027 8 months left

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