The Vapors And E Cigs

First, vaping is bad for the body and one's health. Vaping is the heating of a liquid, or “juice," until it becomes a vapor that is then inhaled. Since vaping has only been around in recent years, there are not many studies about them yet, but what researchers have seen so far does not look good for the future. Researchers say, “And then there's the nicotine. This is the component in cigarettes that smokers get hooked on. Research shows that nicotine may be as addictive as heroin or cocaine” (Lombardi). Many people “stop smoking" with the use of a vape. Little do they know, some of the same components found in cigarettes are also found in a vape. Nicotine, found in both vapes and cigarettes, is proven to be extremely addictive. Research shows that it could be as addictive as cocaine or heroin. For years, researchers have studied the horrendous outcome of nicotine effects on the body.

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are devices that deliver aerosolized nicotine to the user by heating a liquid (typically propylene glycol) containing nicotine and flavoring agents. Most devices share a common design – a plastic tube containing a battery, an airflow sensor, a heating element and a cartridge containing the liquid (Figure 1).

Although e-cigarettes are too new to know what the long term effects are, studies have shown that switching from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes can cause withdrawals. “You’re better off with an FDA-approved method of quitting,” (Griffin). The nicotine in e-cigarettes can vary. According to Med-Health.net a pack of cigarettes has 8 to 20mg of nicotine, but only 1mg is absorbed into the body. A heavy smoker could go from 32mg of nicotine (32 cigarettes) to 12mg (12 cigarettes) in a short amount of time which could have some very serious side-effects such as headache, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, falling heart rate and blood pressure, fatigue or insomnia, irritability, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, depression, increased hunger and caloric intake, increased desire for the taste of sweets, and tobacco cravings. The risks of using e-cigarettes are not worth using this product.

Why isn't vaping as harmful as Tobacco? Professionally made vape juices only have four ingredients instead of hundreds of harmful ones such as paint, rat poison, arsenic, and numerous other deadly chemicals. Vape juice should only contain Flavoring, Vegetable Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, nicotine if asked for, and distilled water sometime used to dilute if needed.

In the United States, the usage of cigarettes is slowly declining, making way for alternative forms of tobacco and nicotine sources to become popular. In the past decade, one of these cigarette alternatives has become very popular, even widely among teens, and it’s referred to as “vaping”. Vaping is the use of electronic cigarettes that replace burning paper and tobacco with flavored steam, which usually has nicotine in it (Kriegel). Since vaping hasn’t been around very long and hasn’t become popular until recently, not much is known about the effects or how harmful it could be long term. One source says, “There's also a widespread belief that e-cigarettes are safe, or at least safer than conventional tobacco products. But several studies have suggested this may not be the case,” (Fox). Although there is a very strong debate on whether e-cigarettes are a safe alternative for cigarettes, there are too many risk factors involved due to conflicting information and studies, for vaping to be deemed safe.

Vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking, though by no means is it good for you. Though you can’t argue with the fact that vaping is better for your health than smoking traditional cigarettes. I will agree on the fact that the nicotine warnings should be placed on all bottles of vape juice and things alike that contain nicotine. This was approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Also, I agree that advertising of devices or products that deal with vapes and e-cigs should be prohibited. Vaping should be for the use of breaking traditional cigarette smoking habits and not displayed to our youth so openly.

The good news is that there is a new technological alternative to traditional tobacco. E-cigarettes can be valuable tools for smokers who want to quit. These electronic cigarettes are designed to deliver the nicotine smokers crave, but in a safer and more

Does vaping offer a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes? We have seen even the most ardent opponents of vaping and e-cigarette products agree to the scientific evidence of it being less hazardous than smoking cigarettes. Certainly it costs less because a cartridge will last much longer than a pack of cigarettes. Mitch Zeller, the Deputy Director of the Center for Tobacco Products of Food and Drug Administration, even said that if they could get everyone smoking cigarettes to start with a vaporizer pen, it would be better for public health.

In the united states alone close to half a million people die every year from smoking cigarettes and inhaling second hand smoke. Vaping has not killed anyone (that are know). Vaping is like a cigarette except water vapor and nicotine. Cigarettes have over 7000 different chemicals and vaping has about 5. Most of which are edible. Vaping takes out one very important thing that cigarettes have Tar.

The basic definition of vaping is to “inhale and exhale the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device” (Dictionary). If you have never heard of the term or have simply not researched it, you may have quite a few questions. Questions such as, ‘What is vapor?’, ‘What is an electronic cigarette and how do they work?’, and ‘Are they dangerous?’. These are frequently asked questions dealing with the topic of vaping in general. I am here today to provide you with current and accurate answers to these questions.

I am writing this report on the issue of vaping and smoking. I will go into detail explaining the effect of vaping and smoking in the human body and the effect it as on society. Also, the advantages and disadvantages of vaporing will be provided. In this report I will include statistical illustrations and diagrams on how it affects the society and draw conclusions with the given evidence. I have decided to research this topic because of how much smoking has affected the people especially younger people in the society.

The question should not be if e-cigarettes are bad or not, but if they are better for you than the alternative. Many people believe that since vaporizers have only been around for a little over ten years, people do not know what the long term effects from them will be. Cigarettes have thousands of chemicals in them, with at least seventy of them being carcinogens, while vaporizers do not create big enough quantities of carcinogens to pose a real threat (McDonald). E-cigarettes do have an impact of people’s health, but there is little evidence suggesting that they are not as bad as some individuals make them seem to be.

With technological innovations happening everyday, many products are being created promoting health. Among these products is what is known as a e-cigarette. With no tobacco, tar, or even smoke, it has to be safe. Or is it? E-cigarettes were first introduced in 2006 as an alternative to smoking tobacco products. These e-cigarettes use vapor as opposed to smoke. The user still can receive their fill of nicotine with an added bonus of a flavor choice. With there first launch they weren 't seen as a breakthrough to many people and quickly was pushed aside. However, with growing technological advancements they have become a trending alternative to the normal cigarette. Many are quick to assume that the lack of actual tobacco results in a less dangerous product. But is it actually what it seems?

A study about vaping was done by the university of southern California in 2014 and 2016. The research came up to be that in 2014 “9% of high school students have used cigarettes or vaped.” In 2016 “13.7% of high school students have used cigarette or vaped.” The general increase shows that vaping is a more attractive gateway to nicotine than cigarettes. As crazy as it is to hear that this kind of smoking has grown that fast, it is good that if they are going to start a bad habit then it's better that they start the more healthier

Vaping, or e-cigs as they are referred to, actually have more chemicals in it than cigarettes. It has thousands of chemicals which have a strong connection to cancer. The main chemical in e-cigs and cigarettes is Nicotine, which is highly addictive and is what keeps people purchasing cigarettes and e-cig’s. Some other chemicals in the e-cigarettes are Propylene Glycol (Vegetable oil), Vegetable Glycerol, Acetaldehyde, and Nitrosamines. Most of the chemicals are in the vapor liquid you would buy with the e-cigarettes. This liquid is usually food grade and safe to consume, but it was not meant to be inhaled. When vaping you still have the same chance or even a higher chance of getting lung cancer, heart disease and a lot of other harmful health conditions.