Do Electronic Cigarettes Really Help People Quit

[RussCA]

While it's great to read everyone's inspiring testimonials, this article seems a bit ominous to me. Note that it mentions that the previous attempt by the FDA to regulate e-cigs as drugs was overturned based on the fact that “We just don’t know if they are as good as existing nicotine-replacement therapies,” and the UK based company is introducing its product, an e-cig, to UK authorities for prescription use - with intent to introduce it to the FDA in the US next. Also, what peraspera said earlier in the thread is worth repeating:

That article links to BecomeAnEX which walks and quacks like an ANTZ duck—extremely contemptuous of e-cigs. Nicorette and Genentech, no friends of vaping, are BecomeAnEX's partners.

While the BecomeAnEX link isn't direct it might be worth considering breaking the Scientific American link that does have a direct link. Supporting an ANTZ organization with ECF's Google credibility, even with an indirect link, makes me a bit uncomfortable.

While this article is pretty positive about vaping and its success with getting people off analogs, it is really about turning e-cigs into a regulated medication.

 

[adammatt333]

Not smoking analogs pride, *fists pounding*

 

[KerryK]

I liked this:

In today’s digital world, “Facebook, Twitter, texting and the Internet are going to be very good ways to give support,” Abrams says. His organization’s free online support forum, BecomeAnEX.org, has 270,000 members who have access to a community forum, Facebook page and other social media tools that help them learn to live without cigarettes. “This use of social media is in its infancy,” he says, “researchers are just starting to take it seriously.”

You mean social media like the ECF Forum!!!!!!!!!

 

[amiller36]

Interesting... I did NOT read the article because, as someone above me stated, I am living proof and I know personally many "proofs" that they work. Biggest example is my friends dad who has been smoking for 40+ years. He saw us vapeing and had himself a few chuckles, made fun of us a little and then got pressured into trying it. He said it wasn't "terrible" but was resistant to giving it a shot. We bought him a 15$ liquor store ego model and set him up with some flavors we thought he would like and he quit ON THE SPOT when he tried a blueberry mix with 36mg nic. Does it work? Yes

 

[amiller36]

While this article is pretty positive about vaping and its success with getting people off analogs, it is really about turning e-cigs into a regulated medication.

I have had very good conversations with co-workers and such about this topic. In regards to your commend, I think regulating ecigs as medication is a bad idea, but maybe we are on the right track when we consider government involvement. Big Tobaco wants to limit/restrict/ban/down play ecigs for obvious reasons, whereas you would think the healthcare systems would be dumping money into the promotion of ecigs (the insurance companies anyway). I have heard good arguments in support of insurance companies getting involved with their insured smokers and pushing the vape - and I admit, it would be an interesting and exciting time.

 

[Blahdyblah75]

Also agree with previous comments, I am living proof... Always need to remind myself how big of a challenge I thought this would be and switching to vaping has turned out to be the key. Thanks to all of the great information I found in this forum that helped me move into this new "hobby".

 

[Kathy6696]

Interesting article, great thread! I love reading all the success stories, hopefully soon I could add my own. My ego is on its way!

 

[Dave90]

It hasn't just helped me to quit, it has actually made me quit from day one of using one. I went from normal cigarettes to vaping instantly and I haven't looked back and I don't miss it either. I'm certainly going recommend anyone to switch to vaping.

 

[love1785]

Ecig vaping helped me. I tried every other type of method but ONLY vaping gives me the throat hit, flavor, oral fixation and economically friendly option all in one. I'm on my 6th month now with 0 cigs from day one of getting my Provari.

 

[F Bailey]

I've just started vaping after 30 years PAD. Last night was the first time out in public with my Halo at an outdoor concert.
Analog smokers all around me, and i didn't even have the urge to ask someone for a cigarette.
Just as a reminder, i smelled my outdoor ashtray this morning puffing away on my Halo and thought wow that really stinks.

 

[BuGlen]

13 years of analog, almost a year of vaping, and I'm not shy to tell u guys here that I still need the analogs, well from 1 and 1/2 pack/day to just 3 sticks a day now...maybe I'm not a purist vaper, but the 3 sticks I had is usually after each meals...darn I wanna quit totally but it's too hard, I know the problem is me and not the system. Any tips guys? Thanks!

Along with what others have said about adjusting your nic level and possibly getting a VV or VW system (if you don't already have one), there is one other thing that might help. If you're currently vaping tobacco and menthol liquids, then start using other flavors instead. Creating that mental disassociation between tobacco/menthol flavor seems to help some people take that final step and leave smoking behind.

 

[Karmick]

Why conduct a study? They could just survey the members of this forum

Spot on!!!

Two weeks after starting using E Cigs, I pretty much had quit smoking. A month after that I had altogether about 10 cigarettes. That was back in mid-February and when I had my last cigarette. I now have zero cravings to smoke cigs. None.

And I love vaping.

Vape on ex smokers & spread the magic of Victorious Vaping vs. Sick Smoking!

Here's to Vaping & how it saved my life!!!

 

[thomasjames]

I think they definitely do. Although the dependence on nicotine is still there, your lungs being to clear up after just a few days of not smoking. For most people that is enough incentive to give up smoking in favor of vaping. Also, the fixation on having something "cool" in your hand is replaced by fun gadgets and great flavors. Add to that the support you have from the vaping community and it's a pretty powerful deterrent to smoking.

 

[timc2202]

Quit nicotene?probly never.....quit smoking?absolutely!...why?because vaping isnt giving anything up.....its merely a redirection and gaining a new hobby/addiction that allows you to live.

 

[Karmick]

The real question is are we no longer dependent on nicotine. I can say I've successfully quit tobacco but I still NEED my nicotine.

The Real Question is, then:

What causes cancer, bad health & tepid lung capacity?

Nicotine or Tobacco?


Hmmm...

 

[batt04]

30 year smoker. Just started vaping. check my sig. Study in progress.

 

[TheSystemHasFailed]

Oh boy do they!!

 

[Karmick]

/\ That. I tried quitting by switching to vaping about a year ago, but TBH, I think vaping just me want analogs MORE.

But TBH, I'm honestly tired of 1) the MONEY I spend on analogs, 2) the SMELL, and 3) being so out-of-shape and whatnot from the health problems associated with SMOKING, so I'm gonna try giving vaping a chance again in hopes that maybe this time they'll help.

Gonna go with a bigger/STRONGER batt this time, so maybe that'll make a significant difference in my experience.

The very best of luck to you!

You CAN do it. The key is finding that right flavor that makes you go "Hmm...YUMEEEE!".

Then you'll never go back because the flavor hooks you.

Also a big part of it, form seeing some ppl I know who try it to varying degrees of success, is knowing how to vape so that you get both the taste & the throat hit. Some ppl are, fo a reason I still don't completely understand, vape like they're trying to swallow the vapor, or treat it like a cigar.

In truth is it's kind of 1/2 like a cigarette & 1/2 like a Popsicle. You'll get that when you get it. And you will. I command you!

Resistance is futile, Vaping is Inevitable!!!

I'm rooting for you!

 

[BuGlen]

Resistance is futile, Vaping is Inevitable!!!

Actually, for vaping, resistance is required.

 

[Karmick]

It would be interesting to get some hard numbers. It would seem vaping is more effective than other methods. But like I said it is a self selected example. It is like going to church and asking if the members believe in God. That does not tell anything about the general population.

Exactly! Spot on dude, you're right.

What they should do is go over to the forums of ppl who quit smoking because of using the patch, & the forums for ppl using the inhalers--oops, wait a minute...are there any web groups of ppl who quit smoking using any of those methods...the group called, say, Ex-Smokers By Hypnosis or Patch That Habit or Inhale This.

Hmmm...

The fact of the widely disseminated & very international community of Ex-Smokers by Vaping alone should ring loud bells in the Church of Academia. And it will..only a matter of time now.

As well, vaping isn't only about quitting stinkies (ding ding ding! I was wondering how long it would take me to say that word, after seeing it so often on forums. Another thing I said I would never do, but there it is: Stinkies, stinkies stinkies - BEGONE FOREVER! LOL)
It's a hobby that brings together a wide variety of skills coupled with qualities such as patience, discipline, perseverance, hope & even faith...
So many things play a part & combine to make vaping something new, unique & wonderful.

I even eat less sweets & snacks since I've started vaping. I could go on, but I won't.

To Vaping! To Us All!

Quitting an old life & embracing a new, much better one. And all those shiny things!

Hmmm...SHINY!