They can contain highly addictive substances such as nicotine, marijuana, and nicotine-free e-liquid. E-cigarettes were designed to be a safer alternative to cigarette smoking and to create a vapor that is more undetectable than regular smoke
The risks of cigarette smoking are also a large part of health education in schools, which has resulted in a decline in cigarette use by the teens of America
The perception that e-cigarettes are more harmful than cigarettes has been linked to both a decreased willingness to use e-cigarettes for smoking cessation and an increased likelihood of switching from vaping to smoking
Even flavors considered mild or fruity may contain toxic compounds that produce free radicals and oxidative stress, contributing to cell damage and inflammation
Anxiety is a powerful motivator, but by definition it exists around risks that are not deemed acceptable
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