[reesecups]

I wasn't sure where to post this but here goes.

I know someone whom I care about who just started smoking again. As a former smoker, I understand her need and even though she has quit before, I would like to know a question about e-cigarettes. Does the cartridges come in different flavors?

The reason I ask is that she quit smoking the last time because they had stopped making her favorite 'flavored' cigarettes. Was hoping to persuade her to see about at least trying the e-cigarettes and thought that might give her the incentive.

Any help would be appreciated.

[BadWolf]

I love my ecigerette. I have vanilla, coffee, clove, and raspberry. I recommend team.

[punkybrewster6k]

I love my ecigs. I dont do flavored but there are so many flavors available. Too many to list!

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[LiteraryLark]

They make every flavor you can think of. E-cigs, until proven guilty, are supposed to be a much healthier alternative to smoking because it is water vapor, nicotine, and flavoring, and you can choose how much nicotine you want in it based on how much you smoke.

[reesecups]

Thank you all for the info! I appreciate it. I am hoping the differents flavors will at least get her to switch to thus instead of regular smokes!

[deeronjepsuhn]

I use an e-cig. It helps with quitting I think.

[Crourt]

Originally Posted by reesecups

Thank you all for the info! I appreciate it. I am hoping the differents flavors will at least get her to switch to thus instead of regular smokes!

Hi. I have a question. Is E-cigarrete safe?

[reesecups]

Well, I think how safe they actually are is still a matter of opinion. But, I do know that you aren't actually smoking and inhaling the carcinogens. E-cigs are different but I guess no one has proven the stuff they add to the nicotine cartridges aren't just as dangerous.

My preference is at least if this person I know smokes an e-cig, maybe she won't at least inhale the chemicals in tobacco. JMO.

[IndieVisible]

I've been vaping, that's what we call it for 3 years. I prefer it over tobacco, however once in a blue moon I still crave tobacco and indulge a little. The number #1 reason people go back to tobacco from vaping is they buy those cheap e-cigs in gas stations and retail stores. One they work really crappy, and two they are way too weak! Even thier "strong" equals a ultra lite cigarette. So I got mine from online I use the variable voltage ego and I buy thje stongest juice I can get usually around 36mg of nic. I get the throat hit and head rush I creave without all the dangerous chemicals with burning paper and tobacco. No tobacco is used. Various flavors are available at different strengths, people who go this route usually stay on it.

The bonus besides it being much healthier is it's way cheaper in the long run! My doc wished more of us smokers tried it.

[Dave86]

Originally Posted by deeronjepsuhn

I use an e-cig. It helps with quitting I think.

As I understand it, e-cigs are not meant to be used to quit smoking. If it's a route you've chosen and it works for you, then good for you - but just keep in mind that it's not what they were originally designed for.

That said, some studies show that using e-cigs might actually carry the risk of nicotine addiction for first-time smokers.

Bottom line: Use caution when it comes to these.

[reesecups]

Originally Posted by Dave86

As I understand it, e-cigs are not meant to be used to quit smoking. If it's a route you've chosen and it works for you, then good for you - but just keep in mind that it's not what they were originally designed for.

That said, some studies show that using e-cigs might actually carry the risk of nicotine addiction for first-time smokers.

Bottom line: Use caution when it comes to these.

I understand what you're saying. But nicotine, in any form, is addictive.

[BurgRon]

Originally Posted by reesecups

I understand what you're saying. But nicotine, in any form, is addictive.

I concur with reesecups is stating here. i can see the point of substituting ecigs for nicotine as a form of harm reduction that may become a valid part of the process leading to quitting, but I personally don't recommend it because smoking ecigs can be addictive in its own right, and may eventually reinforce the smoking habit altogether, thus making the desire to quit more difficult and elusive. I guess that's one way of looking at it, and I'm sure there are others.

On the other hand, people have gradually quit using the patch and other forms of cessation. I think it's up to the motivation of the individual. That's the way it was in my case. My personal level of motivation was the key factor in my ability to quit --- finally -- after several years of tries.

Ron

[mycatsmokes]

Originally Posted by BurgRon

I concur with reesecups is stating here. i can see the point of substituting ecigs for nicotine as a form of harm reduction that may become a valid part of the process leading to quitting, but I personally don't recommend it because smoking ecigs can be addictive in its own right, and may eventually reinforce the smoking habit altogether, thus making the desire to quit more difficult and elusive. I guess that's one way of looking at it, and I'm sure there are others.

On the other hand, people have gradually quit using the patch and other forms of cessation. I think it's up to the motivation of the individual. That's the way it was in my case. My personal level of motivation was the key factor in my ability to quit --- finally -- after several years of tries.

Ron

It's the nicotine that's addictive. If you change from cigarettes to e-cigs, all you're doing is changing the nicotine delivery mechanism - you're still just as addicted as before although to something which is less harmful.

To get off nicotine for good and to break the addiction chain you has to go through nicotine withdrawal. That's the hard part.