Yes, Nicotine IS poisonous in small quantities if taken internally. So is Drano. So are Insecticides. Make laws to childproof the packaging. Make laws to apply warning labels. Many commonplace chemicals are dangerous if ingested, yet are not banned. Please, a little common sense! Ya don't throw out the baby with the bath water. My wife and I have been smoke-free for 2 years after 25 years of smoking...all because of e-cigs. We tried patches, nic gum, Chantex...only modern mod style e-cigs worked for us...THE VERY NEXT DAY, WE HAD OUR LAST CIGARETTE!! May 27, 2012.