Gen Z’s ‘Fridge Cigarette’ Trend: Diet Coke as a Stress Relief Ritual Raises Health Concerns
A growing trend among Gen Z involves replacing traditional cigarette breaks with Diet Coke, dubbed ‘fridge cigarettes,’ as a stress-relief ritual. Health experts warn that this shift, while seemingly healthier, may still have negative impacts due to artificial sweeteners affecting brain chemistry and reinforcing dependency patterns.
The mid-afternoon cigarette break has taken a new form for Gen Z with a sweet, bubbly twist. Videos about