Oxford Brooks students second most addicted to vapes in UK

68 per cent said they were addicted, and 40 per cent of these did not smoke before they started vaping.

This rate puts them second only to Northumbria University, where 74 per cent of students vape.

The Tab student news site surveyed more than 6,000 undergraduates to gather these figures.

The report claims the figures are "even more shocking" than last year, as it offers "an exclusive look into the changing vaping habits of students".

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Last year's survey results found 27 per cent of students addicted to disposable vapes; this year, the figure has risen sharply to 57 per cent.

The research revealed that the most popular choice of vape is now Lost Marys, preferred by 34 per cent of students.

Last year's number one, Elf Bars, were only the choice of 21 per cent of students this year.

52 per cent of all students who admitted to vaping surveyed said they did not smoke before they started vaping.

Health complications have also been reported by 16 per cent of students since they began vaping.

The most common issues include gum disease, mouth ulcers, constant shortness of breath, coughing and issues with teeth.

Across the UK, 57 per cent of all students said they were addicted to vapes (Image: UGC)

Doctor Babak Ashrafi said: "Similar to regular cigarettes, vapes release nicotine – a substance that releases neurotransmitters like dopamine, which generate feelings of pleasure and reward in the brain.

"Certain electronic vapes can deliver nicotine to the bloodstream more rapidly than cigarettes, making them more addictive."

He advises addicted students to seek help, explaining that withdrawal symptoms can be caused by quitting.

Dr Ashrafi encouraged students to reach out to their GPs or addiction specialists, affirming: "They can offer personalised plans and medication to help you quit".

Recognising the root cause of the need to vape is vital, alongside the support of mental health counsellors and support groups.

The Tab investigation also examined vaping habits at other UK universities.

The University of Sussex had the least vape-addicted student body with only 35 per cent claiming to be dependent.

The other Universities to make the top five were Cardiff, with 67 per cent addicted, and King's College London, and Newcastle, both with 64 per cent addicted.

The majority of those students go through a vape in one day or night out.

The findings from The Tab indicate an upward trend in vaping among the UK's university students, carrying with it growing concerns over health complications related to this habit.