If you or a loved one became addicted to nicotine after vaping or using e-cigarettes, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a vaping nicotine addiction lawsuit or settlement.
A team of injury lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential e-cigarette lawsuit and settlement claims of individuals who developed a nicotine addiction after vaping or using e-cigarettes.
Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine in their e-liquid cartridges. Nicotine (nicotiana tabacum) is a highly addictive chemical that comes from the tobacco plant (the nightshade family). When the nicotine in e-cigarette liquid vapor is inhaled, it is absorbed into the blood and stimulates the adrenal glands to release a hormone called epinephrine (adrenline).
After vaping with nicotine products, the central nervous system becomes stimulated, resuling in a release of glucose, increase in heart rate, increase in breathing activity, and increase in blood pressure. Within seconds of taking a puff of an e-cigarette, nicotine can also get into the brain and cause the release of chemicals called neurotransmitters which can cause feelings of pleasure and improved mood.
Vaping & Nicotine Addiction Lawsuit Cases
Nicotine and vaping addiction lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of individuals, including young adults, adolescents and teenagers, who became addicted to nicotine after vaping or using e-cigarettes.
According to the American Lung Association, research suggests that nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine, or alcohol. It has been said that exposure to nicotine among youth is particularly dangerous since it has reportedly been shown to have an effect on key brain receptors, making young people potentially more susceptible to nicotine addiction.
Moreover, according to the National Cancer Institute, in a study of teens who regularly used pod-style e-cigarettes or vaping pods, such as Juul vape pods, researchers found that users had higher levels of nicotine in their bodies than had previously been found in teens who regularly smoked traditional combustible cigarettes.
Signs of Possible Nicotine or Vaping Addiction:
Signs of nicotine addiction and nicotine dependence can potentially include, among other things:
- inability to stop vaping
- feeling anxious or irritated when you can’t vape
- cravings for nicotine
- constantly thinking about vaping
- needing to vape more often to feel satisfaction
- needing to vape higher amounts or quantities to feel satisfaction
- wanting to quit vaping but not being able to
- requiring nicotine to feel normal
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
Individuals who regularly vape and then stop vaping can experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as:
- irritibability
- moodiness
- headaches
- feeling tired
- trouble sleeping
- restlessness
- impatience
- sense of emptiness
- hunger or weight gain
- anger
- difficulty concentrating
- depression
- anxiety or panic attacks
Update: No longer accepting vape cases.
If you or your teenage child became addicted to nicotine after vaping or using e-cigarettes, you may be entitled to compensation from a nicotine and vaping addiction lawsuit or settlement. Contact an injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications after using a product (i.e., a nicotine or vaping addiction), we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
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