Sad that Doctors Can't Offer PV's as an Option

[Angela]

what is Ecopure line of fluid?

ECOpure E-Liquid : Electronic Cigarettes, Electric Cigarette, E-Cigarettes, E-Cig, E-Liquid

[Doc]

I dont really care for the FDA, I believe many companies, especially the big pharma have the FDA in their pockets. And a lot of what they do is in self-interest. That being said.


e-cigs are new, and they are a drug delivery device. so even if the FDA had our best interests in mind and wanted us to use e-cigs, they still would have to do tests on them and have them regulated. Theres no real way they can say do this to help you quit smoking while there are so many unknowns. I mean how could any food and drug adminstration work that way? So even in the best case scenerio we would be in a pickle really. So what do we really expect? Do we want the FDA to examine these products and do studies etc, Or turn a blind eye and let us e-smoke?

All very true. How about a recommendation from the FDA and leave the final decisions to the individual?

[paladinx]

That would be good, but the FDA is not going to play the role of wise uncle bob. Im assuming their job legally is to regulate food and drugs. And ecigs are ingestable, drug delivery devices. So in a way isn't it wishful thinking to hope the FDA turns a blind eye if these things become very popular in the US? I am thinking sales will either be banned or regulated in the end because it falls under the class of drugs. I am trying to think of another instance where we could personally import or buy drugs freely without the consent of the FDA, besides illegal drugs or black markets that is.

[yvilla]

I am trying to think of another instance where we could personally import or buy drugs freely without the consent of the FDA, besides illegal drugs or black markets that is.

Oh, only for a couple of hundred years, since well before the FDA was created.

Have you ever heard of a stick like object called a cigarette? In case you haven't, it's a nicotine delivery device, available on just about any corner in cities and towns all across the US.

[paladinx]

haha true, but the tobacco industry got their foot in the door long ago and have lots of power. But i mean more modern medication etc.