Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Whats the deal?

These are gaining popularity as a stop-smoking aid. They supposedly have no tar,harmful chemicals,carcinogens, smoke,or ash.

I am seriously considering this to try and quit the habit...once and for all. Anyone have any experience with them? If so which make and model would you recommend? If not opinions about the topic are welcome as well.

I haven't heard of these... I'm on about my 5th week of quitting and I can tell you it's very very hard. I'm using the patch and lozenges for immediate cravings. It really helps alot actually, I tried cold turkey a couple of years ago and I was an outright monster for the 2 weeks I was on the wagon. Patch and lozenges didn't make it easy for me.. but it made it tolerable.

My mother is actually a nurse in charge of a stop smoking cessation program in my area and she told me that nicotine is the 2nd most addictive substance currently known beaten out only by crack cocaine. I can't imagine that something with no nicotine in it will really do you much good. It's too strong a chemical addiction and you're not going to trick your body into thinking it's getting some if it isn't...

zero times the cancer of regular cigarettes

I saw a booth for these at my local mall. I don't see how they will help someone quit, but if it works then thats cool.

I can't speak for their affectiveness but if you're curious how they work and how they would help chech this wiki link out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_cigarette

I haven't heard of these... I'm on about my 5th week of quitting and I can tell you it's very very hard. I'm using the patch and lozenges for immediate cravings. It really helps alot actually, I tried cold turkey a couple of years ago and I was an outright monster for the 2 weeks I was on the wagon. Patch and lozenges didn't make it easy for me.. but it made it tolerable.

My mother is actually a nurse in charge of a stop smoking cessation program in my area and she told me that nicotine is the 2nd most addictive substance currently known beaten out only by crack cocaine. I can't imagine that something with no nicotine in it will really do you much good. It's too strong a chemical addiction and you're not going to trick your body into thinking it's getting some if it isn't...

mfp16

I've been smoking for 20+ years and have tried various things to quit myself...with no luck. These things do contain nicotine and would satisfy the hand to mouth thing as well...so Im rather optimistic from what I have heard so far.

Congrats on making it to week 5, thats something to be proud of for sure! :)

I saw these a couple of weeks back, but never bothered to check them out. By that time I had just quit smoking on my own. It's been nearly three weeks cold turkey without a single drag. After the first week, I stopped having cravings and broke the habit of reaching for a smoke after every small work break or meal.

They are cheaper, produce only water vapor, and are healthier for you.  They aren't advertised as a stop-smoking aid because they too contain nicotine, but as an alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, they are tough to beat.

Plus they have different flavors.  My brother had a coffee flavored one and I was like 'wtf coffee.'

I think they are a great idea.  if they work for you, go for it.  i know people that love them.  my mom who used them for awhile felt it was working, but they did hurt her throat, so she is back to cigs :(.

i smoked 2 packs a day until i switched to e cigs.

you have to experiment with a few different ones until you find the right one but these things are amazing.

as a heavy smoker i had to get one with some major "horsepower" but once i did i just found myself smoking less cigs a day while using the ecig more and more.

this is the one i use and my favorite liquid.

the main ingrediant in these things is propylene glycol which is used in basically everything and is recognized as generally safe by the fda.

Upon reviewing the available toxicity information, the Agency has
concluded that there are no endpoints of concern for oral, dermal, or
inhalation exposure to propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol. This
conclusion is based on the results of toxicity testing of propylene glycol
and dipropylene glycol in which dose levels near or above testing limits
(as established in the OPPTS 870 series harmonized test guidelines)
were employed in experimental animal studies and no significant toxicity
observed."
"Carcinogenicity Classification
A review of the available data has shown propylene glycol and
dipropylene glycol to be negative for carcinogenicity in studies conducted
up to the testing limit doses established by the Agency; therefore, no
further carcinogenic analysis is required."

http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/reregistration/REDs/propylene_glycol_red.pdf

They determined that inhaling Propylene Glycol in levels which
were significantly higher than would be common under any
circumstances did not have any ill effects on the monkeys used for
the study. The only significant effect they noted was weight gain.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,932876-2,00.html

"The report of the 3 years' study of the clinical application of the
disinfection of air by glycol vapors in a children's convalescent home
showed a marked reduction in the number of acute respiratory infections
occurring in the wards treated with both propylene and triethylene
glycols. Whereas in the control wards 132 infections occurred during the
course of the three winters, there were only 13 such instances in the
glycol wards during the same period.

http://ajph.aphapublications.org/toc/ajph/36/4

Before getting these, research the crap out of them. From my understanding, there are a couple really good ones with the rest being garbage. And whatever you do, stay away from Blu. This is the only one I tried so far and it was absoutely disgusting. After a bit of research, it appears the vapors in this one are from vegetable oil.Murderstyle75

lots of  companies use it because it is less harsh and easier on peoples throats.

http://vaperanks.com/propylene-glycol-vs-vegetable-glycerin-e-liquid-whats-the-difference/

[QUOTE="Murderstyle75"]Before getting these, research the crap out of them. From my understanding, there are a couple really good ones with the rest being garbage. And whatever you do, stay away from Blu. This is the only one I tried so far and it was absoutely disgusting. After a bit of research, it appears the vapors in this one are from vegetable oil.Riverwolf007

lots of  companies use it because it is less harsh and easier on peoples throats.

http://vaperanks.com/propylene-glycol-vs-vegetable-glycerin-e-liquid-whats-the-difference/

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

[QUOTE="Murderstyle75"]Before getting these, research the crap out of them. From my understanding, there are a couple really good ones with the rest being garbage. And whatever you do, stay away from Blu. This is the only one I tried so far and it was absoutely disgusting. After a bit of research, it appears the vapors in this one are from vegetable oil.Murderstyle75

lots of  companies use it because it is less harsh and easier on peoples throats.

http://vaperanks.com/propylene-glycol-vs-vegetable-glycerin-e-liquid-whats-the-difference/

maybe, they use a liquid from a company called johnsons creek and i have never used their stuff before.

I think they are a great idea.  if they work for you, go for it.  i know people that love them.  my mom who used them for awhile felt it was working, but they did hurt her throat, so she is back to cigs :(.

NaveedLife

http://www.quitsmokingsupport.com/withdrawal1.htm

You still get nicotine but it's nowhere near as bad for you. I'm pretty sure most people use them to lean off of actual cigarettes. That way instead of quitting tobacco, you're just quitting e-smoke. I've tried it a couple times before with some friends in high school because you could blow your smoke down a your sleeve and get your fix in school, but never tried quitting with one.

Awesome that the forums start working again long enough for someone to bump a 4 year old thread