I vaped for 6+ months as a "nootropics" stimulant to augment caffeine intake. Could I code/work one more hour per day? Yes, usually. But the trade-offs were i

I vaped for 6+ months as a "nootropics" stimulant to augment caffeine intake. Could I code/work one more hour per day? Yes, usually. But the trade-offs were insomnia, irritability, and anxiety. It wasn't until I quit cold turkey that the effects of nicotine withdrawal really kicked in. I felt like crap for days. Sure, e-Cigarettes are a far better alternative than their counterpart. But the addictive quality, and recurring financial investment are very real.