they're not as bad as actual cigarettes and cigars, though they still contain nicotine and chemicals that are bad for you. some people start with e-puffers on their way to quitting and it helps through the process.
They might be worse. Back in July of 2009 the FDA published a study on E-Cigarettes. They found that they contain carcinogens and toxic chemicals like diethylene glycol, something used in anti-freeze. While I’m not in agreement with everything the FDA does, limiting the use of these devices might be a good idea.
The problem with E-Cigarettes is that kids often think they are safe, and they are not. They can be used as a tool to help adults quit smoking, and only after consulting their doctor. There are other choices in nicotine replacement drugs that your doctor is more likely to recommend, or he or she may recommend smoking cessation. This introduces no new chemicals into your body, other than the cigarettes you are already smoking. If you pair this with behavior modification techniques that actually extinguish the habit you’ll be well on your way to being smoke free.
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Christine Emmick, ReadyToQuit's resident Q&A expert, is an ex-smoker of over 17 years.
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Electronic cigarettes are becoming more widely available and may seem like miracle of science to some, but they are hardly a miracle cure. They are potentially toxic and, of course, are still loaded with nicotine.
they're not as bad as actual cigarettes and cigars, though they still contain nicotine and chemicals that are bad for you. some people start with e-puffers on their way to quitting and it helps through the process.
They might be worse. Back in July of 2009 the FDA published a study on E-Cigarettes. They found that they contain carcinogens and toxic chemicals like diethylene glycol, something used in anti-freeze. While I’m not in agreement with everything the FDA does, limiting the use of these devices might be a good idea.
The problem with E-Cigarettes is that kids often think they are safe, and they are not. They can be used as a tool to help adults quit smoking, and only after consulting their doctor. There are other choices in nicotine replacement drugs that your doctor is more likely to recommend, or he or she may recommend smoking cessation. This introduces no new chemicals into your body, other than the cigarettes you are already smoking. If you pair this with behavior modification techniques that actually extinguish the habit you’ll be well on your way to being smoke free.
Christine Emmick, ReadyToQuit's resident Q&A expert, is an ex-smoker of over 17 years.