Making the switch from smoking to E-Cigarettes is as prevalent as it has ever been, so you are not alone in the first steps of your vaping journey. In this guide we will take a look at how hard it is to switch to vaping, the benefits of e-cigs and tips to help your transition even easier.
E-CIGARETTE BETTER THAN SMOKING?
Emerging evidence suggests some of the highest successful quit rates are now seen among smokers who use an e-cigarette and also receive additional support from their local stop smoking services.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) state that e-cigarettes are at least 95% safer than smoking [1].
Implications of the evidence for policy and practice: Based on the findings of the evidence review PHE advises that: e-cigarettes potentially offer a wide reach, low-cost intervention to reduce smoking in more deprived groups in society where smoking is elevated, and we want to see this potential fully realised
Professor Kevin Fenton, Director of Health and Wellbeing at Public Health England said: "E-cigarettes are not completely risk free but when compared to smoking, evidence shows they carry just a fraction of the harm. The problem is people increasingly think they are at least as harmful and this may be keeping millions of smokers from quitting. Local stop smoking services should look to support e-cigarette users in their journey to quitting completely."
HARD FOR SWITCHING TO VAPING?
Some smokers can pick up an e-cig and never touch a cigarette again, others need a few weeks before they can kick the habit, while some vapers will always dual use (both vape and smoke).
- An important first step is finding the very best vape kit for you. There is an ideal e-cig for everyone, but there can be an element of trial and error in these first few steps, this is where some people stumble.
- The right e-cig and e-liquid combo is key, otherwise you will never be able to kick the habit for good, and with so much choice it can beoverwhelming at first. Luckily with The Electronic Cigarette Company we make it extremely simple for first time vapers, thanks to our starter kit section and helpful guides.
- Customizing your vaping experience is also an important component of your initial steps into the world of vaping. Making sure you have a selection of e-liquid nicotine strengths and flavors so you can switch them up when needed as an example.
ADVANTAGES & HEALTH EFFECTS OF VAPING
A recent study showed that vaping is over three times more effective than traditional Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT). It means that when you choose to make the switch from smoking to e-cigs, you are much more likely to succeed than if you chose another path.
When you switch to vaping, it not only tastes much better than smoking, you start to feel the positive impact quickly and most people pick up an e-cig and stop smoking.
Less Hazardous
Vaping is Less Hazardous Than Smoking. The highly addictive nature of cigarettes proved stronger than the warning labels. Yet when vaping hit the scene, it brought with it a much healthier alternative. With its liquid containing far fewer than cigarettes’ 24 cancer-causing chemicals, it seemed like a no-brainer.
These devices release a flavorful vapor that avoids the incurable diseases associated with the chemical-rich smoke of cigarettes.
No Nasty Smell or Residue
Vaping Doesn’t Leave a Nasty Smell or Residue. The vapor released from e-cigarettes carries a more appetizing scent associated with its flavor. You won’t wrap up a vaping session tasting like an ashtray or smelling like an old dive bar.
Beyond that, e-cigarette vapor won’t stain your clothes, furniture, or other items. This much cleaner alternative makes you more tolerable, huggable, and kissable to your coworkers, friends, and loved ones.
Nicotine Levels to Choose
While all cigarettes have high levels of nicotine in them, vaping liquids give you the option to choose a lower or even no-nicotine option. This makes it a possible option for weaning yourself away from a nicotine addiction without going cold turkey.
In fact, studies have even shown that vaping regularly is less addictive than traditional smoking. Considering it’s also less deadly, this is a persuasive argument for making the swap.
Much Safer
It’s Safer to Vape Around Others Than to Smoke. Those who just happened to be stuck in an area where someone is puffing on a tobacco product are subjected to the health risks.Vaping, however, is composed of far fewer chemicals as well as zero tar and smoke. This makes it far safer to consume around your friends and family than tobacco products.
More Socially Acceptable
Instead of a whiff of your e-cigarette vapor sending people into coughing fits and eliciting offensive glares, most have found that others don’t mind the habit.
Unlike smoking, there are fewer established regulations for when and where you can vape. Whether you’re in a restaurant, on a subway, inside your car, or sitting on the couch of a friend’s house, people will whip out a vaping device without a second thought.
Much Cheaper
Even Time admits that vaping is 40% cheaper than smoking. While it’s an impressive percentage, your eyes will grow even wider when you realize how much it really is.
A smoker who consumes a pack a day will save a whopping $1,182 a year. Think about what you can buy with over a grand left over in your pocket. You could take a vacation, buy a new computer, go on an Amazon shopping spree, or be a boring, responsible adult who puts it into savings.
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