Vaping is on the rise. In so many people\u2019s lives, this alternative to smoking is now incredibly popular. But there are various controversial opinions about just how healthy this habit is.<\/p>\n
In this article, our experts at Stop Centres<\/a> will compare vaping to smoking in terms of their health risks. We\u2019ll also highlight an alternative treatment option offered at Stop Centres that you can use to quit smoking for good.<\/p>\n It\u2019s well documented in a range of research that smoking has plenty of health hazards. Not only can this habit affect the lungs and cause respiratory issues, but it can also lead to heart disease and different types of cancer.<\/p>\n What causes these health issues is the damaging chemicals that cigarettes contain, including tar, carbon monoxide, and other harmful elements. While tar is full of carcinogens that cause cancer, carbon monoxide prevents oxygen from being delivered to the tissues in the body.<\/p>\n In terms of recent statistics, according to the Canadian government website<\/a>, smoking shortens the life expectancy of smokers by 10 years. If you are a male smoker, your life expectancy drops from 80 to 70, and if you are a female smoker, your life expectancy drops from 84 to 74.<\/p>\n As an alternative to smoking, vaping is a process that involves inhaling the aerosol from a vaping device. When they\u2019re inhaled, these devices deliver nicotine to the body through a vapour, and this is different from traditional cigarettes, which deliver it through smoke.<\/p>\n Some of the popular types of vaping products include:<\/p>\n Vape pens<\/strong> – These battery-operated devices heat up a liquid inside the vape pen. When it\u2019s heated, the liquid becomes a nicotine-containing aerosol that the individual can inhale through the pen.<\/p>\n Box mods<\/strong> – A box mod is like a vape pen, only bigger and capable of containing a larger battery. They take the form of a box – as indicated by the name – and often have additional features such as temperature control or various vaping modes.<\/p>\n Pod systems<\/strong> – Instead of a vape tank, pod systems feature pods. The pods are similar to vape tanks, containing the coil and the liquid. Some differences are that the pods are a sealed unit, and some have non-replaceable coils.<\/p>\n Vaping indeed contains fewer dangerous or harmful chemicals than cigarettes. But this doesn\u2019t mean they are entirely safe. Vapes have risks such as flavoring agents, additives, and nicotine. Diacetyl, for instance, is a chemical present in e-cigarettes that can cause Popcorn Lung – a health condition in which the bronchioles are scarred and damaged.<\/p>\n Both smoking and vaping impact on your cardiovascular health significantly. It is thought that vaping is less impactful since it contains a lower concentration of harmful chemicals than cigarettes do. However, vaping can still impact the blood vessel function and lead to hypertension. It can also increase your heart rate, causing dangerous cardiovascular difficulties.<\/p>\n Additionally, there\u2019s a high risk of addiction with both vaping and smoking, because vapes and cigarettes both contain nicotine, an addictive chemical that causes the brain to release dopamine. Since dopamine is a \u201cfeel good\u201d chemical, individuals who vape or smoke seek to get this feeling repeatedly and need increasing dose of nicotine for it.<\/p>\n There\u2019s strong evidence suggesting vaping can help people quit smoking. Cochrane Database Study Review<\/a> shows that vaping increases quit rates compared to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT): in cases where 6 in 100 people quit by using NRT, between 8- 12% would quit when vaping.<\/p>\n The World Health Organization (WHO) corroborates that e-cigarettes generate toxic substances that cause cancer and heart and lung disorders.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, the number of long-term studies of vaping is limited. This means that there are many unknowns about vaping. Organizations such as the WHO, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and various others are concerned that new health hazards may emerge over time.<\/p>\n Each country regulates vaping differently. In Canada, for example, the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA) prohibits the sale of tobacco and vaping products to individuals under the age of 18.<\/p>\n Despite this, young people consider flavored vapes appealing, and nearly a third of people aged 15 – 19 have tried vaping at least once in their lives. The WHO also states that vaping increases conventional cigarette uptake in non-smoking youths by up to three times.<\/p>\n Although vaping is one alternative to smoking, others can help you quit smoking for good. The Stop Centres\u2019 Stop Tobacco\u2122<\/a> treatments are\u00a0 low level laser therapy<\/a> based on acupuncture to stop smoking. The soft laser treatment targets the action points on the outer ears to promote neuro-transmitters rebalancing in the brain and it is an effective way to quit smoking even if you\u2019ve been unsuccessful in the past.<\/p>\n At Stop Centres, we also offer a personalized coaching <\/a>method and a follow-up service for one year after the treatment. We fully endorse this treatment and recommend it for its effectiveness against nicotine addiction, whether you smoke or vape.<\/p>\n It is a groundbreaking therapy that restores the biological balance in your body and eliminates your nicotine addiction. If you want to stop using tobacco products, but found that nicotine replacements \u00a0haven\u2019t helped, consider our stop smoking programs, which give you a greater success rate.<\/p>\n Even though vaping is thought to be less harmful than smoking, there are still various health risks. The best way to avoid these risks is to quit vaping entirely to ensure your lungs and heart remain healthy and free from dangerous chemicals.<\/p>\n Trying to find a way to quit or wondering if there\u2019s a place to stop smoking nearby? Professional health care assistance can help. At the Stop Centres, our team has extensive experience helping people quit smoking and vaping for good with the Stop Tobacco\u2122<\/a> protocol. To put yourself on the right path towards quitting smoking, contact Stop Centres. Together we can help you lead a healthy, smoke- and vape-free lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Vaping is on the rise. In so many people\u2019s lives, this alternative to smoking is now incredibly popular. 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What is Vaping<\/h2>\n
Vaping vs. Smoking: Health Risks<\/h2>\n
Can Vaping Help People Quit Smoking?<\/h2>\n
Unknown Factors: Long-Term Effects Of Vaping<\/h2>\n
Safety Concerns and Regulation<\/h2>\n
Smoking Cessation with Stop Centres<\/h2>\n
Stop Centres: Quit Tobacco with a Low-Level Laser Approach<\/h2>\n