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Top Vaping Facts You Absolutely Need To Know

If you’ve been thinking about trying to kick a smoking habit, then you’re not alone. Nearly 7 out of 10 smokers say they’re going to stop. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and it’s one of the first bad habits people try to give up. Smoking also harms almost every organ in your body, even your heart.

If you’re quitting, you may be tempted to turn to electronic cigarettes like Juuls (e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other vaporizing devices) to ease the transition from traditional to non-smoking cigarettes. Here’s an aside to remember: if you or anyone else you know is involved in a Juul Lawsuit, feel free to seek legal help. Don’t try to take this on alone because you won’t fully know the kinds of damages you’re entitled to. Now, back to vaping!

Keep reading to find out some essential facts about vaping you need to know.

#1: Vaping is not as safe as you think

To create a water vapor you can inhale, e-cigarettes heat nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavorings, and other chemicals. Regular tobacco cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals which are toxic in many cases. Here’s where you might think vaping is a safe alternative. However, this isn’t the case.

There has been an outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries and deaths. Vitamin E acetate has been identified as a chemical of concern among people who vape. Vitamin E acetate is a thickener that is frequently used in THC vapor products. Even though you’re not inhaling tobacco, you’re still putting chemicals in your lungs.

#2: Vaping is just as addictive as smoking

Both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes contain nicotine, which can be as addictive as heroin and cocaine, research suggests. What’s worse is that many e-cigarette users get even more nicotine than they would from a traditional tobacco product. That’s because you can buy extra-strength cartridges that have a higher nicotine concentration, or you can increase the voltage of the e-cigarette to get a bigger hit of the substance.

#3: Vaping won’t necessarily help you quit smoking

Although they’ve been marketed as an aid to help you quit smoking, e-cigarettes have not been approved as smoking cessation devices by the Food and Drug Administration. This is because most people who have intended to kick the nicotine habit using e-cigarettes ended up smoking both traditional and e-cigarettes.

The Bottomline

While it’s true that vaping is certainly less harmful than traditional tobacco filled cigarettes, it isn’t the best alternative if you’re trying to quit. You’ll still feel the nicotine addiction and it’ll just be a switch from one addiction to another. However, if you’re confident that you can control your vaping habits and control the amount of nicotine you’re inhaling everyday, you might be successful. Just don’t assume that you’re doing your lungs a favor because you’re still absorbing harmful chemicals, some of which aren’t even approved to be inhaled. Keep the risks in mind and you’ll be fine!

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