I gave up smoking 20 years ago, used to smoke 20 a day.....I gave up because it became too expensive......There was no vaping then, so I gave up with the help of nicotine replacements.
I can honestly say, if cigarettes were free and they didn't cause health problems, I would go out and get some today......I found cigarettes very relaxing. On the other hand the house smells better
I have a friend that smokes and although she never smokes when she is with me, her clothes smell of nicotine.
I can only think that vaping is a good thing if you are trying to give up nicotine. I am definitely not a reformed smoker that criticises people that smoke or vape.........