Researchers alarmed as study suggests many teens vape at night

December 03, 2025 by dutchnews.nl

Researchers alarmed as study suggests many teens vape at night

Dutch doctors found high nicotine addiction among teens, affecting over a third of young smokers who wake up needing nicotine. The study surveyed 978 pupils across five secondary schools, highlighting a concerning level of dependency starting at age 13. Researchers stress the need for restrictions on tobacco products and increased awareness among parents. E-cigarettes, widely used by teenagers, pose health risks due to their nicotine content. Night-time vaping can disrupt sleep, impacting mental health and academic performance. An anti-vaping campaign has been launched as cases of severe health issues related to vaping rise in the Netherlands.


December 03, 2025 by nltimes.nl

Severe nicotine addiction: Dutch teens waking up at night to vape

A study by Dutch doctors revealed that many Dutch teenagers are addicted to nicotine through vaping…


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19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.0 million current smokers in Netherlands 22.00% of men are current smokers but only 16.70% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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