I've never smoked or vaped before, but a lot of my friends vape/smoke.

I don't judge them for it. Smoking/vaping is actually very therapeutic because it forces therapeutic breathing.... Slow inhale, slow exhale... It's good for alleviating stress.

Most of my friends vape because they're trying to get off cigarettes. I'm not sure if vaping is any better/safer than smoking traditional cigarettes, but I do know that you can get different vape juices, which may be more appealing.