FDA and e-cigarettes: Your action needed now.
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Is there a link for the EU? Would they want an American's input? Please give us the link.
From what I understand the EU folks are supposed to contact their MPs and MEPs...
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...directive-who-write-what-say-short-guide.html
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A Few Simple Words for You
E CIGARETTES SAVED MY LIFE!
I was a 2 2 ½ pack a day smoker for over 25 years. I had health issues and breathing difficulties with my smoking addiction. I was at the point of using an inhaler twice a day to breathe (poorly), taking various medications to help me breathe, plus having breathing treatments. I would run out of breath at the simplest task, and was put on oxygen to breathe through the night. I tried SEVERAL times to stop smoking. I tried everything I could to assist me (RX medication from my doctor, stop smoking classes, gum, etc.) But nothing helped. I continued to smoke.
One morning I awoke, struggling to breathe and coughing. Once in the restroom, I spit up blood. I immediately said to myself, I am too late Ive killed myself with my smoking. It was at that point I bought an e-cigarette kit.
To make a long story short, I have been a non-smoker and avid vaper for over two years now. I have not had one cigarette since I started vaping.
FYI, in less than two months of starting to vape, I no longer needed my inhaler. Since vaping, I have never had to have another breathing treatment, havent needed breathing medications since, and I can breathe easier! I have not one doubt that vaping SAVED MY LIFE and the lives of others I personally know who now vape instead of smoke.
PLEASE do not limit e-cigarettes, put bans or restrictions on e-cig products. These products are saving many lives, and allowing COUNTLESS individuals struggling to quit the opportunity to do so. PLEASE do not pass laws or regulations which will ultimately lead to high costs on these products, for many then would not be able to afford them. These are life saving products, and access to them should be available to all those of smoking age and at an affordable price.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. PLEASE HELP TO SAVE LIVES. Support Electronic Cigarettes.
Everyone should vape:
- 1. Non-nicotine for non-tobacco users
- 2. Prevents obesity
- 3. Saves lives
- 4. Fun for all ages
- 5. Safe and effective
as I submitted with tracking at the bottom.
My name is Josh and I was a smoker at age 13 and continued on for 16 years. By the last few years I was averaging 1.5 to 2 packs a day. On my 27th birthday I told myself and my daughter I would quit smoking before I was 30. Over those last few years I have tried quitting with patches, gum, medication, and even going cold turkey. Numerous attempts on each method and always failing, the craving for lighting up was always still there. That dreams and sleep I had on medication was unbearable, and the biological changes in my attitude and wellbeing was not worth it. Hundreds of dollars spent, to only come right back to where I started. On November 20, 2012 I purchased my first “electronic cigarette” sarcastically joking to myself that this was going to be what got me to quit, but I tried it anyways. As the days progressed I found myself smoking less and less. I laid my last dirty stinky combustiony cigarette to rest on December 8, 2012 at 9PM and have never looked back. In the past month I am sleeping sounder, have more energy to enjoy life with my daughter, and no longer need to excuse myself from the action to go outside and smoke. Yes I have spent money on a newer higher powered vaping device and custom flavorings, but nowhere near the amount would I have on tobacco cigarettes. I started at a nicotine level of 24mg (up from the 18mg I got on the brand from a store) and now after a month feel I am ready to step it down a little. We are all our own best judges to when we are ready to lower our intake; this should not be dictated for us. The fact is, we are doing less harm even in higher doses of nicotine, than standard OTC devices, then we are with the thousands of chemicals from a single cigarette. I enjoy my e-liquid in cheesecake, lemonade, and even waffle flavorings, however those may not work for others. They may need or like coffee or minty flavorings, the flavors are endless to the imagination. No two people are the same, even identical twins*, so why should our programs be?
I, as many others see, the blatant inaccuracies and misleading are of the FDA’s statements on my method of moving on from tobacco cigarettes and other items like snus. How are these items not a safe alternative to smoking? Do they contain the exact same chemical makeup and intake method as smoking does? Are they causing harm to those around us? Studies show us they do not, so please remove these misleading comments and stop siding with these lobbyists who only care about lining their pocket books and retirement funds.
I ask that you do not propose any “deeming” regulation banning “electronic cigarettes” or making the prices and martials we use daily to be smoke free so out of reach in cost and obtainability. I thank you for taking time to read mine and my fellow worldwide vaping family members pleas to consider how this will affect us and our journey to continue to say no more to cigarettes.
Joshua A. Kieper from Illinois.
*Research published in the American Journal of Human Genetics and lead by an international team from the University of Alabama, Leiden University Medical Center and VU University (The Netherlands), Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Your Comment Tracking Number: 1jx-8349-h57y
My name is Josh and I was a smoker at age 13 and continued on for 16 years. By the last few years I was averaging 1.5 to 2 packs a day. On my 27th birthday I told myself and my daughter I would quit smoking before I was 30. Over those last few years I have tried quitting with patches, gum, medication, and even going cold turkey. Numerous attempts on each method and always failing, the craving for lighting up was always still there. That dreams and sleep I had on medication was unbearable, and the biological changes in my attitude and wellbeing was not worth it. Hundreds of dollars spent, to only come right back to where I started. On November 20, 2012 I purchased my first “electronic cigarette” sarcastically joking to myself that this was going to be what got me to quit, but I tried it anyways. As the days progressed I found myself smoking less and less. I laid my last dirty stinky combustiony cigarette to rest on December 8, 2012 at 9PM and have never looked back. In the past month I am sleeping sounder, have more energy to enjoy life with my daughter, and no longer need to excuse myself from the action to go outside and smoke. Yes I have spent money on a newer higher powered vaping device and custom flavorings, but nowhere near the amount would I have on tobacco cigarettes. I started at a nicotine level of 24mg (up from the 18mg I got on the brand from a store) and now after a month feel I am ready to step it down a little. We are all our own best judges to when we are ready to lower our intake; this should not be dictated for us. The fact is, we are doing less harm even in higher doses of nicotine, than standard OTC devices, then we are with the thousands of chemicals from a single cigarette. I enjoy my e-liquid in cheesecake, lemonade, and even waffle flavorings, however those may not work for others. They may need or like coffee or minty flavorings, the flavors are endless to the imagination. No two people are the same, even identical twins*, so why should our programs be?
I, as many others see, the blatant inaccuracies and misleading are of the FDA’s statements on my method of moving on from tobacco cigarettes and other items like snus. How are these items not a safe alternative to smoking? Do they contain the exact same chemical makeup and intake method as smoking does? Are they causing harm to those around us? Studies show us they do not, so please remove these misleading comments and stop siding with these lobbyists who only care about lining their pocket books and retirement funds.
I ask that you do not propose any “deeming” regulation banning “electronic cigarettes” or making the prices and martials we use daily to be smoke free so out of reach in cost and obtainability. I thank you for taking time to read mine and my fellow worldwide vaping family members pleas to consider how this will affect us and our journey to continue to say no more to cigarettes.
Joshua A. Kieper from Illinois.
*Research published in the American Journal of Human Genetics and lead by an international team from the University of Alabama, Leiden University Medical Center and VU University (The Netherlands), Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Your Comment Tracking Number: 1jx-8349-h57y
I was 8 years old when I first tried smoking and I did for a few weeks until my parents caught me, I did not start again until I was 12. When I turned 12 I smoked socially, at the age of 15 I started smoking a pack a day. At the age of 22 I found ecigs like most I started with the disposable from the gas station and found that I like it. Since I stopped smoking over 3 months ago I can breath better I don't stink like smoke, my house smells cleaner and I have also noticed less filth while cleaning. I am no longer dragging through the day, I am now more alert and awake, if the U.S. government decides to take away the ecig's then I feel they are promoting bad health. I have tried the gum, and it tasted bad and gave me stomach problems. I really wish the FDA and U.S. government decide to let us have a healthier alternative to smoking in hopes that we one day will stop vaping. That is the plan I have made for myself and as for now it is a hobby and a better way of life.
I haven't used a tobacco product in over 2 years because of electronic cigarettes. I can breath better, I'm not hacking up huge plegm balls. I started cycling simply because I can breathe again. I am a better person because of e-cigs and I'm now starting my own business. E-cigarettes have spawned a whole slew of small businesses. It is great for the economy and great for the health of our public in general.
Don't forget to submit your comments to the FDA everyone! Link to the comment submission form here: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FDA-2012-N-1148-0011 Spend a little time thinking of points you'd like to say. We need people to let the FDA know that we are proud vapers.
Tell them you no longer smoke tobacco because you switched to vaping nicotine.
1.) Let them know that our diverse selection of JUICE AND DEVICES has been one of the biggest factors in staying away from smoking tobacco.
2.) Tell them that the small businesses that you buy your juice from deserve to stay in business because they are a big factor in your new ability to stay tobacco smoke free.
3.) Let them know your findings about how bigger battery mods are the answer to under performance in small battery cigarette-look-alike nicotine vapor delivery devices.
4.) Let them know that if they were to ban these types of things it would put many businesses out of business, it would put many thousands of people out of work, & it would force thousands and thousands back to smoking cigarettes.
5.) Let them know that the cigarette-look-alikes simply often do not work & that stunting the growth of innovating vapor devices & their accessories in the US & global economy would not only be devastating to thousands upon thousands of now EX smokers, but it would pave the way for a monopoly of the market that could stunt the total amount of people that e-cigs can help to get away from tobacco smoke.
6.) Give them the truth and be polite. They are people, just like us. Don't treat them like fantasized monsters, they are not monsters. They simply need to know the truth about us vapers!
7.) Tell them that everyone has a different pace and a different nicotine dosage need. Tell them that mandating the nicotine level in juice would cause many to end up smoking tobacco again.
Keep this list bumped for each page if you support it. Thank you.
Tell them you no longer smoke tobacco because you switched to vaping nicotine.
1.) Let them know that our diverse selection of JUICE AND DEVICES has been one of the biggest factors in staying away from smoking tobacco.
2.) Tell them that the small businesses that you buy your juice from deserve to stay in business because they are a big factor in your new ability to stay tobacco smoke free.
3.) Let them know your findings about how bigger battery mods are the answer to under performance in small battery cigarette-look-alike nicotine vapor delivery devices.
4.) Let them know that if they were to ban these types of things it would put many businesses out of business, it would put many thousands of people out of work, & it would force thousands and thousands back to smoking cigarettes.
5.) Let them know that the cigarette-look-alikes simply often do not work & that stunting the growth of innovating vapor devices & their accessories in the US & global economy would not only be devastating to thousands upon thousands of now EX smokers, but it would pave the way for a monopoly of the market that could stunt the total amount of people that e-cigs can help to get away from tobacco smoke.
6.) Give them the truth and be polite. They are people, just like us. Don't treat them like fantasized monsters, they are not monsters. They simply need to know the truth about us vapers!
7.) Tell them that everyone has a different pace and a different nicotine dosage need. Tell them that mandating the nicotine level in juice would cause many to end up smoking tobacco again.
Keep this list bumped for each page if you support it. Thank you.
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i hope someone else will help clarify why we need to respond, but the issues as i understand them are wither nicotine will be approved for long-term, rather than just short term use, and whether the FDA will actually begin to consider "tobacco harm reduction" as they are legally obligated to do under the tobacco act, instead of "quit or die".
e-cigs are already on the radar, and these comments are tied to a public hearing held in December. The idea is to help the FDA (and congress) understand that limiting the amount s of nicotine, limiting access to e-cigs, and continuing to rely on misrepresented data to limit access to products that are safer than smoking and more effective than traditional NRTs has the potential to harm huge numbers of people.
There is also a need to comment on an additional issue related to FDA "deeming regulations" which would limit e-cig products to those that were available in 2007. And many small fights in cities and states across the country where laws based on misrepresented data are being considered to limit access to e-cigs. So stay tuned and join CASAA. Every one will need to speak out more than once.
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Comments left, fingers crossed, and hoping that they decide to do the right thing.
Comment posted, highlighting key points!
It only takes minutes, Please submit a comment and let your voices be heard on this topic!
It only takes minutes, Please submit a comment and let your voices be heard on this topic!
Comments left, this was an awesome call-to-action! We all know that vaping helped us and it's time to let others know this as well. It takes a few minutes to leave your comments and you could help so much. Let your voice be heard!!
OK. Let's put it this way:
I smoked cigars, cigarettes, and a pipe for 20 years. My lungs were clogged, I was hacking crap up all day and night long, my voice was cracked and hoarse. I was beginning to gasp for air because of shortness of breath. Not to mention spending $200 a month on smoking that stuff. I was smoking 2 packs of cigarettes (or cigars) a day.
I began vaping and in TWO days, all that went away. I have not used any tobacco or tobacco replacement products since. Not to mention saving plenty of money. That was nearly 2 years ago.
My friend smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a day for years. I introduced him to vaping 2 months ago.
He has not used any tobacco products or tobacco replacement products since.
So... Does vaping help people quit smoking?
I would say that in these two cases... YES!
So big tobacco can go to hell! Coz that's where they send their customers..
I smoked cigars, cigarettes, and a pipe for 20 years. My lungs were clogged, I was hacking crap up all day and night long, my voice was cracked and hoarse. I was beginning to gasp for air because of shortness of breath. Not to mention spending $200 a month on smoking that stuff. I was smoking 2 packs of cigarettes (or cigars) a day.
I began vaping and in TWO days, all that went away. I have not used any tobacco or tobacco replacement products since. Not to mention saving plenty of money. That was nearly 2 years ago.
My friend smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a day for years. I introduced him to vaping 2 months ago.
He has not used any tobacco products or tobacco replacement products since.
So... Does vaping help people quit smoking?
I would say that in these two cases... YES!
So big tobacco can go to hell! Coz that's where they send their customers..
Giving this a bump, this is what I sent:
Docket No. FDA-2012-N-1148
Regarding electronic cigarettes, they have been the only thing to help me to quit smoking. I started smoking when I was 18, and smoked more than a pack a day for over 20 years. I tried quitting numerous times, but always went back to smoking.
About a year ago, I started using electronic cigarettes (the refillable kind), and about 6 months ago, I quit smoking tobacco completely. I do still use electronic cigarettes, but am lowering the amount of nicotine I use, and get much less than I used to get by smoking. I’m afraid that if electronic cigarettes or nicotine liquid are banned or too strongly regulated, I will go back to smoking.
Even now I still have tobacco cravings, but I am able to stay away from tobacco with the help of electronic cigarettes. For this reason, I feel strongly that there should not be a time limit on using NRTs, and electronic cigarettes should not be made less effective by smoking.
Since quitting smoking, I have become much more active and average over 20 miles of walking every week. I wouldn’t be doing that if I was still smoking.
I got my friend to try electronic cigarettes, and she quit smoking immediately. She would not have tried if they were difficult to get.
For these reasons, and the thousands of other people electronic cigarettes have helped, please don’t propose regulation that would make them inaccessible or more expensive.
Docket No. FDA-2012-N-1148
Regarding electronic cigarettes, they have been the only thing to help me to quit smoking. I started smoking when I was 18, and smoked more than a pack a day for over 20 years. I tried quitting numerous times, but always went back to smoking.
About a year ago, I started using electronic cigarettes (the refillable kind), and about 6 months ago, I quit smoking tobacco completely. I do still use electronic cigarettes, but am lowering the amount of nicotine I use, and get much less than I used to get by smoking. I’m afraid that if electronic cigarettes or nicotine liquid are banned or too strongly regulated, I will go back to smoking.
Even now I still have tobacco cravings, but I am able to stay away from tobacco with the help of electronic cigarettes. For this reason, I feel strongly that there should not be a time limit on using NRTs, and electronic cigarettes should not be made less effective by smoking.
Since quitting smoking, I have become much more active and average over 20 miles of walking every week. I wouldn’t be doing that if I was still smoking.
I got my friend to try electronic cigarettes, and she quit smoking immediately. She would not have tried if they were difficult to get.
For these reasons, and the thousands of other people electronic cigarettes have helped, please don’t propose regulation that would make them inaccessible or more expensive.
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