Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) aren’t harmless. They can harm your health. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that have been used to deliver nicotine to the lungs. E-cigarettes have existed for a long time, but they gained popularity about ten years ago. Now, millions of adults around the world use e-cigarettes.
It’s estimated that approximately eight percent of American adults have tried using e-cigarettes. It’s not easy to tell whether e-cigarettes are safer than traditional cigarettes. In fact, experts are still arguing over whether or not electronic cigarettes are safe or if they can actually help people quit smoking.
When people smoke, their bodies absorb chemicals, including tar and carbon monoxide, into their bloodstream. Electronic cigarettes don’t contain tar, but they can contain nicotine, a chemical that causes the brain to release dopamine. Some studies have found that when nicotine isn’t released into the body, it can cause mood swings and cravings. These substances can even affect your heart. E-cigarettes contain very small amounts of nicotine. Because of this, it’s important to note that they don’t deliver the same amount of nicotine that traditional cigarettes do. If you think that e-cigarettes are just a harmless way to quit smoking, you’re wrong.