Vaping Dependence
Dimension 955 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Vaping Dependence measures the degree to which vaping or cigarette use is driven by craving, reinforcement, habitual cues, and loss of control. It encompasses appetitive desire, emotional and situational reliance, withdrawal-like distress, and compulsive use despite inconvenience or impairment.
evidence final name · Vape Craving
Minimal Vaping Dependence
Expressions activating this band show no clear evidence of vaping dependence, with content that is largely unrelated or only incidentally connected to substance use.
Mild Vaping Dependence
Expressions activating this band describe early reinforcing motives for smoking or vaping, such as coping with distress, seeking confidence, enjoying sensory effects, or anticipating cravings when trying to stop. Use is present but dependence is still limited and episodic.
Moderate Vaping Dependence
Expressions activating this band describe recurring use with noticeable craving and cue-triggered urges, including difficulty going a few hours without smoking or vaping and strong associations with particular places or routines. Dependence is experienced as a regular pull that interferes with self-control.
High Vaping Dependence
Expressions activating this band describe frequent daily vaping, prominent craving during short periods of abstinence, and sustained use organized around nicotine intake. Vaping is experienced as a persistent need that is difficult to postpone.
Severe Vaping Dependence
Expressions activating this band describe compulsive, automatic vaping marked by intense craving, stress at the prospect of not vaping, pre-emptive use before restrictions, and urgent efforts to obtain supplies. Vaping is experienced as overpowering and difficult to control even when the person is ill or other priorities are disrupted.
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Minimal Vape Craving: Content characterized by alas, microsoft, info, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect vape craving at this level.
Emerging Vape Craving: Content characterized by purpose, valproate, want, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect vape craving at this level.
Elevated Vape Craving: Content characterized by cravings, nicotine, vaporeon, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect vape craving at this level.
Severe Vape Craving: Content characterized by juul, vapes, vape, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect vape craving at this level.