The puritanical sobriety squad wants to outlaw vaping. But vaping has been the greatest Public Health Triumph since vaccines, getting people off of smoking.
Nicotine is a drug, it has effects, but it is not inherently harmful. Inhaling smoke is.
Now what they put in with the nicotine might not be good for you, especially the flavors.
But it is not killing a half a million people a year just in the US as smoking did. Instead of banning it we should be honestly trying to make it safer.
The FDA is on the side of banning it completely and using the making it safer argument to dishonestly curtail the entire industry for these Puritans running articles like this and drug companies looking to monopolize the quit smoking market.
This article is total bullshit.
It claims at one point that vapes are being marketed as “nicotine-free” “despite containing nicotine” and then links to another article on their own site that makes the claim that vapes marketed as “nicotine-free” “most likely still contain nicotine” to support that assertion.
This definitely doesn’t belong in a science community.
Yup.
On par with any war on drugs funded prohibitionist drivel.
Yeah they even included the fearmongering tropes about colorful packaging and stores being near schools.
“They clearly are marketing directly to children!”
Bitch, I better never see you eating a piece of candy again in your life.
Raisin bran and black coffee only for you for the rest of your life, since according to you a) adults aren’t allowed to like tasty things and b) noone is allowed to ingest something unhealthy.
Fuck, there is a strong argument that the cotton candy is worse for you than the cotton candy vape juice (provided its an actual non-black-market well made vape juice, and not the shit the Chinese black market has been spreading that is full of heavy metals).
Raisin Bran has more sugar than many “kids” breakfast cereals, so it’s even more hypocritical.
Get this guardian crap out of here.
That makes no sense. You buy cigarettes the same way you buy a vape. This is click bait.
Not just clickbait, either. Straight up lies.
They cite their own article, INCORRECTLY I might add, to say “nicotine free vapes aren’t nicotine free”.
I mean, if this is the scientific standard people listen to nowadays, I have some bridges that need selling. scientifically
As George Carlin said, young people buy nicotine products because they relieve stress. I was on my way to quitting (cigarettes > vape > much less vape) when the pan hit. I kept vaping cause I allowed myself a comfort. I’m still vaping. I’m in my 40s.
Doesn’t Austalia have a zero tolerance campain against cigararettes? Could vape be the only alternative for some people?
The perception among young people that vapes are harmless largely stems from their easy accessibility and appealing marketing, as highlighted by the study. This misconception overlooks the fact that vaping still poses health risks, such as nicotine addiction and respiratory issues. Products like the https://thevapetown.com/product/voopoo-argus-a-pod-system-kit/ designed for adult smokers transitioning from traditional cigarettes, underscore the need for responsible marketing and stricter regulations to prevent misuse by younger audiences. Addressing this issue requires education and policies that emphasize the potential dangers of vaping, regardless of its convenience or perceived safety.
didn’t read it all but in my experience people will buy anything from a gas station and smoke it. bath salts, caffeine pills, corn chips… It’s safe. not. addictive check. sociollogy i guess.
Sounds reasonable and not a Daily Mail link. 47 up/27 down. Thought I read Big Nic was diversifying into addictive foods beyond nicotine.
