Why Can’t Our Loved Ones Quit Smoking, Vaping, or Other Addictions? | The Hop Pod Ep 127

In this episode, we bust a huge myth: vaping isn't a healthier alternative to smoking, nor is it a quitting tool. One vape pod can contain the nicotine of 3–4 cigarette packs, which hooks you in and makes it harder to quit. It’s time to clear the air and face the facts — beneath the hype, vaping is harmful to your health and illegal in Singapore. Know someone who’s struggling? Support is available with no penalties for those who come forward voluntarily to quit. Learn more at https://go.gov.sg/quit-vaping-187 @hpbsg 00:00 Teaser 00:43 Topic of the day 01:58 Do you think people see vaping as harmless? 02:48 Why does vaping feel less scary or more beginner-friendly? 03:18 Why is vaping not the “healthier” alternative to smoking? 04:04 What are the differences in the negative effects between smoking and vaping? 08:03 Aside from health reasons, what are the other dangers of vaping and smoking? 08:50 Reddit Story #1 10:35 Why do people still get hooked on vaping, and what is the appeal? 11:15 How does someone get addicted to nicotine and vaping, and what’s the science behind it? 13:12 The Question Pod 15:08 Reddit Story #2 17:36 Is aggression a huge symptom of vaping? 19:19 Why are KPods so addictive and even fatal? 19:44 Why do you think people struggle with addiction in general? 21:19 Do you have any tips to help someone who may be addicted to nicotine? 26:12 Have you ever attempted to make a loved one quit vaping or smoking? 27:44 How can we better support our friends or family members who are currently trying to quit? 28:53 What support is available for people who are addicted to vaping and KPods? 30:56 Outro 31:33 Bloopers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yougotwatchsg/ TIKTOK: http://tiktok.com/@yougotwatchsg 🌱 TAUGEHS 🌱 Nicholas: https://www.instagram.com/nicholasyeam/ Joie: https://www.instagram.com/joietan/ Q (Yun Qian): https://www.instagram.com/lyqian/ 🎧 SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/thehoppod-spotify Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/thehoppod-apple MeListen: https://bit.ly/thehoppod-melisten Powered by Mediacorp, contact us at: Creatorsnetwork@mediacorp.com.sg