VAPING TO QUIT SMOKING: HOW VAPING HAS HELPED SMOKERS KICK THE HABIT DURING LOCKDOWN

Choosing vaping to stop smoking may appear to be the lesser of two evils at first sight.

We can't dispute that this judgement has a grain of truth to it. It's far better to break the bad habit and avoid picking up a new one in the process. The only issue is that it's a lofty order.

The desire to smoke is at an all-time high during COVID lockdown. What else is there to do (which is a lot, to be fair)?

When you can't resign, the next best thing is to find a replacement. E-cigarettes appear to be a far healthier option, according to a growing body of scientific evidence. They can be used to control nicotine cravings and help you quit smoking.

We'll explain why this is the case in the sections that follow.

VAPING VS. SMOKING

Users of vaporizers can consume nicotine as a vapour instead of tobacco smoke.

You're inhaling an e-liquid, which contains flavourings and other chemicals like vegetable glycerin. So, does the fact that nicotine is breathed make a significant difference?

Yes, it is correct. Vaping eliminates the dangers of tobacco and the two toxins included in its smoke. We're talking about tar and carbon monoxide, two of the most health-damaging substances on the planet.

At the same time, e-cigarettes protect you from additional harmful byproducts found in traditional cigarettes. There are almost 7,000 of these in all, believe it or not.

Make no mistake about it: toxic byproducts endanger every single organ in your body. Some of these are known to cause cancer.

Because of all of these factors, vape juice is nearly 95% less hazardous than cigarettes. Not only that, but there's more.

You may get your nicotine fix while avoiding withdrawal symptoms by vaping. Nicotine isn't particularly harmful in and of itself. The actual issue is everything else we've discussed thus far.