You could call these little nicotine sticks that have replaced cigarettes as an electronic cigarette, or more popularly known by a lot of people as a Vape. People now prefer these over the traditional cigarettes because they are marketed as safe and convenient for people to use. But what really sets them apart from others and why are people so interested this? Let’s find out!
How do They Work?
These vapes usually come in a little device that has a liquid, the vape juice, that becomes the smoke you see people exhale and this liquid usually includes nicotine, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and flavorings.
When you turn it on, the device heats the liquid so it turns to a vapor, which the user inhales through a mouthpiece. As mentioned, most vapes come in many forms and sizes, ranging from slim, pen-like devices like the very well-received INFY pods to bigger, box-shaped ones with more advanced features like adjustable airflow and temperature control.
Cultural Significance
Because of the way that it is marketing that it is the safer alternative for cigarettes, people rushed to this product almost immediately and with social media, alot of these people post their experiences which add to the already growing number of people that use them– think influencers vaping so their followers do the same so they can act like the belong.
For some, they believe that it merely looks cool (which it really does, we can’t lie) and somehow use it as a means to elevate their social status by trying out new things, somehow like bragging rights because they can do this thing that a lot of other people do.
Health Concerns
For some people, they consider vapes to be safer than cigarettes because it doesn’t have tar or combustion by-products that are commonly associated with cigarettes.
But because of this, other people are more concerned about the implications of these, especially on the topic of respiratory health and nicotine addiction, since people will be more prone to abuse them because they are marketed as “safe”. Remember, moderation is always key.
Conclusion
So, at the end of the day, it is your decision if you want to try it out for yourself and see what the whole hype is about but please do remember not to overindulge as that can be dangerous for your health.
