Contest Time! Mountain Oak Vapors - Nothing But The Facts- CONTEST!

[Ms.P]

The UK's Royal College of Physicians, similar to our American Medical Association in the U.S., published this commentary on March 20th. "Despite the controversies, it is clear that e-cigarettes are far less hazardous than is tobacco." The last sentence reads, "E-cigarettes will save lives, and we should support their use."

What you need to know about electronic cigarettes | Royal College of Physicians

 

[JoanJ]

Electronic Cigarette Statistics

E Cigarette Statistics | E HEALTH CIGARETTE

 

[doots]

Myth: E-cigarettes can cause cancer, too

Fact: Not true. Studies are emerging that dispel this myth. Electronic cigarettes contain no tobacco and leave behind no tar, so the main carcinogenic components are not present to create a problem, like cigarette smoke.

 

[Debra_oh]

Utah
Rep. Phil Riesen
stated in a
hearing
for a bill on e-cigarettes
, “I've been sitting here contemplating whether or not we should propose banning electronic cigarettes, and I'm hearing a
lot of testimony from folks who say that it's helping them stop smoking, and while I'm certainly
not an advocate of nicotine or nicotine addiction, if these things are actually being used to help
people quit smoking, I don't think we ought to ban them anymore than we should ban Nicorette or
patches or anything that is helping people to quit.”

 

[Reddhott]

Nicotine absorption from electronic cigarette use: comparison between first and new-generation devices

Konstantinos E. Farsalinos, Alketa Spyrou, Kalliroi Tsimopoulou, Christos Stefopoulos, Giorgio Romagna & Vassilis Voudris

http://www.nature.com/srep/2014/140226/srep04133/full/srep04133.html

 

[Ms.P]

The first e-cigarettes in the U.S. were patented in the 1960's. They're at least as old as I am.

 

[Debra_oh]

In a study of 40 tobacco-dependent smokers, researchers concluded that smoking e-cigarettes alleviated the desire to smoke (after abstaining from smoking overnight), was well-tolerated, and pharmacologically more like a Nicorette inhaler than tobacco.

 

[Sdh]

Fact: Electronic cigarettes bill clears hurdle

 

[Debra_oh]

In a case study series, the e-cigarette was found to help three study participants -- who all had a documented history of repeated failed attempts at smoking cessation using professional smoking cessation assistance methods -- quit smoking and remain abstinent for at least 6 months.

 

[Debra_oh]

During an online survey conducted in 2010, researchers polled visitors of websites and discussion forums dedicated to the use of the e-cigarette and smoking cessation. Of the 3,587 participants, 70% were former smokers, 61% were men, and the median age was 41 years. On average, participants used the e-cigarette for approximately 3 months, drew 120 puffs/day, and used 5 cartridges/day. Almost all of them used cartridges that contained nicotine. Ninety-six percent said that the e-cigarette helped them quit smoking, while 92% said that it made them smoke less. A majority of the participants said the e-cigarette helped them fight cravings, cope with withdrawal symptoms, and avoid relapsing on cigarettes.

 

[TJVJR]

After switching to E cigs your taste buds really wake up and you ability to taste improves vastly .

 

[rbeckys8]

vaping can help you stop smoking...

 

[Sage-femme]

[5.2] Does nicotine have any benefits? - Yes, it does.

For quite a few people, nicotine provides the benefits that some people get from caffeine or Ritalin: it helps them focus and be more productive, overcoming attention-deficit-type problems. For some people, nicotine provides relief from stress, anxiety, or panic. For people suffering from some severe mental illnesses, nicotine seems to provide great relief, which probably explains why a very large fraction of psychiatric patients smoke.

Source: FAQ: Nicotine (tobaccoharmreduction.org)

 

[spartanstew]

1. e-cigs help to quit smoking.

 

[Sage-femme]

Nicotine by itself does not cause cigarette addiction according Professor Emeritus Peter Killeen:

Professor: Nicotine does not cause cigarette addiction | The State Press - An independent daily serving Arizona State University

 

[MoonLit_Water]

Myth : E-cigarettes are bad for you because nicotine is bad for you. Therefore, they are not much different than tobacco smoke.

Fact: This is just plain wrong. While nicotine is very addictive, studies have shown its effects on the body to be minimal. The problem with traditional cigarettes is the additives, smoke and chemicals, not so much the nicotine.

 

[Sage-femme]

43+ years with cigarettes now, 9 months and 2 days of vape without cigarettes.

 

[Reddhott]

Propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol were first registered in 1950 and 1959, respectively, by the FDA for use in hospitals as air disinfectants.

 

[MoonLit_Water]

Myth : Vapor from e-cigarettes is just like second hand smoke.

Fact: This could not be farther from the truth. Vapor is literally vapor, not smoke, or any tobacco byproduct or constituent. E-cigarette vapor has no smell, no lingering odor, or anything to it that will offend bystanders.

 

[Reddhott]

E-cigarette users can breathe a little easier today. A study just released by Professor Igor
Burstyn, Drexel University School of Public
Health, confirms that chemicals in electronic
cigarettes (e-cigarettes) pose no health concern
for users or bystanders. This is the first
definitive study of e-cigarette chemistry and
finds that there are no health concerns based
on generally accepted exposure limits.