Buying an e-cigarette: in 2020 the European Commission says YES!

So why should you get an e-cigarette? What are all the advantages compared to the few drawbacks? Let's take stock of the situation!

An excellent alternative to cigarettes

You only need to let the numbers speak for themselves to be naturally convinced: according to data collected during the 2017 Barometer conducted by Santé publique France, more than 700,000 people stated that the electronic cigarette had helped them permanently break away from cigarettes and their health-damaging components. And for good reason: tar, ammonia, carbon monoxide... none of the toxic substances found in tobacco — many of which are recognized as carcinogenic — are present in the e-cigarette.

The electronic cigarette has only two things in common with tobacco: the gesture and part of its name. Indeed, unlike tobacco, the e-cigarette involves no combustion and therefore no smoke. And while critics of the e-cigarette cry foul upon noticing what appears to be white smoke during vaping, it is simply water vapor. This substance evaporates by 95% in just under 1 minute, which is approximately 100 times faster than the smoke produced by the combustion of tobacco.

With or without nicotine: a feasible cessation

Smokers know it all too well: everyone has their little preference, every smoker appreciates something particular about smoking. For some, it is simply about getting their daily dose of nicotine, while others are more attached to the gesture or the sensation that inhalation provides. And it is precisely in this regard that the electronic cigarette stands as a true Holy Grail for the dependent smoker who wishes to reduce or improve their consumption. The e-cigarette can be used with or without nicotine, depending on each person's desires. Just as nicotine can be dosed differently. This is precisely what makes quitting tobacco simpler, healthier, and far more comfortable: by adjusting the dose to suit their cravings and needs, the vaper can move away from nicotine whenever they wish and at whatever pace they desire. So, farewell frustration and stress, and hello serenity! Furthermore, nicotine dependence is much lower with the electronic cigarette compared to that caused by tobacco. This is partly due to the speed at which nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream of the person consuming it. The faster it enters the blood vessels, the greater the dependence.

A danger reduced to zero for "passive vapers"

While passive smoking has long been considered dangerous due to the roughly 4,000 toxic substances contained in cigarette smoke, passive vapers are exposed to no such risks. When a vaper exhales water vapor, no chemical substances are released into the atmosphere. That said, the fragrances chosen by the vaper can perfectly well bother the person nearby, but that… is obviously just a matter of taste! Nevertheless, vaping is still not permitted everywhere in enclosed spaces such as restaurants or indoor areas. The reason is simple: it is to avoid frustrating tobacco smokers who are themselves subject to a strict ban on lighting a cigarette in many public places.

Guaranteed sensations and pleasure

Vapers who happen to be former tobacco smokers know this all too well. Yes, the sensations are different between inhaling a traditional cigarette and vaping. That said, the electronic cigarette is far from falling short — quite the opposite. While tobacco smoke creates a particular sensation of warmth due to combustion, the electronic cigarette is milder, softer, and lighter, which can nonetheless create a certain frustration for some smokers who have agreed to make the transition. However, if you are among them, there are many advantages that come with the e-cigarette: no more cigarette breaks where you step outside to take your time, give yourself a moment of peace, and end up smoking twice as much because the first cigarette was consumed faster than you wanted. No more cigarettes smoked in one go to satisfy a nicotine craving built up over several hours, to the point of feeling almost anxious. The electronic cigarette becomes a part of your daily life like a faithful companion, there to serve you whenever you feel the need.

Restored health

Critics don't hesitate to jump on the opportunity when the question arises in public: can you really regain your health and sensations that had been set aside when you swap tobacco for the e-cigarette? If they tell you no, as long as nicotine is still present, that's simply not the case. The real answer is this: yes, it is possible to get your breath back, regain your sense of smell, and reduce the risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease thanks to the electronic cigarette. Indeed, the onset of tobacco-related illnesses is due to combustion and the toxic substances it releases. However, when the e-cigarette is in operation, it produces its vapor through the heating of the liquid contained within it, which is composed of one or more flavorings, nicotine (or not, depending on taste), propylene glycol, or glycerol. There is therefore no question of a carcinogenic liquid.

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In 2020, the European Commission approves the e-cigarette as a means of smoking cessation

For a long time, lobbies have had you believe that quitting smoking with the electronic cigarette simply didn't work..

In 2020, the European Commission finally rules!

The National Academy of Medicine encourages smokers to switch to vaping as a cessation tool and recommends the electronic cigarette!

This is a real turning point in the history of vaping, as smokers will finally be able to understand that vaping can save them from their tobacco addiction.

So, gone are the "Electronic cigarettes — we don't know what's in them, we have no hindsight.."

Sources:

- https://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Actualites/Dossiers/DossierComplexe.aspx?doc=vrai-faux-cigarette-electronique-la-cigarette-electronique-ne-sert-a-rien-si-elle-contient-de-la-nicotine-#

- https://www.santepubliquefrance.fr/determinants-de-sante/tabac/documents/enquetes-etudes/barometre-de-sante-publique-france-2017.-usage-de-la-cigarette-electronique-tabagisme-et-opinions-des-18-75-ans