[ThomasC]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

What DOES need tackling is the vape issue with kids and young teens. Yes some kids started smoking young but the vape issue is on another level - my daughter has only just started high school and so many kids (12 and 13 year olds) are doing it. FAR more than were smoking at that age when I was young, half my daughters year group seem to be doing it, and we have no idea what the long term consequences are. There are cheap, colourful disposable fruity ones that seem to be practically aimed at kids .

What's the lessee of the two evils;?

Just to throw some research out there;

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/e...andmark-review

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/hea...sionals/safety

Although I can't argue that we don't know enough about them although I think it's fair to say they are LESS harmful than traditional cigarettes.

Nicotine is the addiction substance. Just because you vape it doesn't have to contain nicotine. The most harmful of chemicals is tar which you don't get with e cigarettes. Just compare the chemicals in the two, 4 or 4000.

Education plays a big role because there are certain chemicals found in eliquids such as diacytal which can cause lung damage. This is banned in the UK in e liquids, but it's good to have an awareness as there are unregulated liquids.

Vapes have always been quite colourful and more are brought to market as it's supply and demand. For a lot of people it's a hobby from buying mods, making liquids, making coils....and the vast around of liquids and adaptations you can buy.

There's even talk about them being a a smoking cessation aid

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/e...in-world-first

A lot like to jump on the bandwagon with this subject, all high and mighty not having the first clue about e cigarettes. Not saying you but just generally.