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Abstract

Background: E-cigarettes, initially designed for nicotine consumption, are now increasingly being used to smoke cannabis, resulting in a growing trend known as “dual vaping”. This term describes individuals, referred to as “dual users”, who use e-cigarettes for both substances. This study aims to review and analyze existing research on dual vaping, with a focus on the associated health risks and behavioral patterns. Methods: A narrative review of the literature was conducted using PubMed. Studies focusing on individuals who use electronic cigarettes for vaping tobacco and cannabis, either chronically or episodically, were examined. Relevant articles were identified and thematically synthesized to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic. Results: Dual vaping was found to be prevalent among younger men, White and Hispanic populations, and individuals with higher economic status and educational level. The use of one substance was shown to predispose individuals to the use of the other, often leading to concurrent use of both substances. Peer influence and positive expectations regarding e-cigarettes were identified as significant predictors of dual use. Dual vapers exhibited a higher susceptibility to respiratory and systemic symptoms compared to those who exclusively vaped nicotine or cannabis. Moreover, a notable prevalence of psychiatric disorders, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, and depression, was observed in this group. Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes were the most preferred option among dual vapers when using both nicotine and cannabis. Conclusions: Current evidence is insufficient to fully elucidate the long-term impacts of dual vaping on physical and mental health, particularly when compared to individuals who have never vaped. Further studies are needed to gain a more comprehensive understanding of this behavior.

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Title
Exploring the Practice of Dual Vaping: Health Risks and Behavioral Patterns in Nicotine and Cannabis E-Cigarette Users
Author
Giovanna Nelda Vaccari Bongetta 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Raony Ferreira França 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Maria Olivia Pozzolo Pedro 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Kae Leopoldo 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Luiza Larrubia Alvares Florence 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Israel Kanaan Blaas 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Gislaine Koch Gimenes 4 ; Torales, Julio 5   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Ventriglio, Antonio 6   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; de Berardis, Domenico 7   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Castaldelli-Maia, João Mauricio 8   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Department of Neuroscience, Medical School, FMABC University Center, Santo André 09060-870, Brazil; [email protected] (G.N.V.B.); [email protected] (I.K.B.); [email protected] (J.M.C.-M.) 
 Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05403-903, Brazil; [email protected] (R.F.F.); [email protected] (M.O.P.P.); [email protected] (K.L.); [email protected] (G.K.G.) 
 Department of Preventive Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-903, Brazil; [email protected] 
 Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05403-903, Brazil; [email protected] (R.F.F.); [email protected] (M.O.P.P.); [email protected] (K.L.); [email protected] (G.K.G.); Instituto Perdizes (IPER), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo 05021-001, Brazil 
 Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Cátedra de Psicología Médica, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, San Lorenzo 111421, Paraguay; [email protected]; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Sudamericana, Salto del Guairá 140101, Paraguay 
 Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; [email protected] 
 Department of Mental Health, ASL4 Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; Pharmacology, School of Nursing, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; International Centre for Education and Research in Neuropsychiatry, University of Samara, 443100 Samara, Russia 
 Department of Neuroscience, Medical School, FMABC University Center, Santo André 09060-870, Brazil; [email protected] (G.N.V.B.); [email protected] (I.K.B.); [email protected] (J.M.C.-M.); Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05403-903, Brazil; [email protected] (R.F.F.); [email protected] (M.O.P.P.); [email protected] (K.L.); [email protected] (G.K.G.); Instituto Perdizes (IPER), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo 05021-001, Brazil 
First page
97
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
20763425
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3170928116
Copyright
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.