I used to be a traditional cigarette user and quitting smoking has been a long-term goal for me. However, before deciding to switch to e-cigarettes, I spent a lot of time learning about this product, especially in the context of information about e-cigarettes is still quite limited and lacks transparency. Here are my personal shares and views on e-cigarettes, from the perspective of someone who has learned about and experienced both types of products.
Traditional cigarettes and their development
Tobacco is one of the oldest plants that is still used by humans today. The ancestors of the tobacco plant have long been used by the indigenous peoples of the Americas for a variety of purposes, from religious to pharmaceutical. Since 1492, when Columbus first set foot on American soil, tobacco has spread throughout the world.
Half a century later, tobacco products began their journey to conquer the world with the first tobacco processing factory being built in the late 19th century. However, along with this rapid development, more and more people realized the harmful effects of tobacco on the user's body. Currently, this is the cause of more than 10 different types of cancer and many other incurable diseases.
Electronic cigarettes - An alternative to traditional cigarettes
To deal with traditional cigarette addiction and its adverse health effects, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were born as an alternative solution.
E-cigarettes work by heating a liquid containing nicotine, creating a vapor that the user inhales instead of smoking. E-cigarettes do not contain the thousands of toxic chemicals found in traditional cigarettes, but contain only a few basic ingredients such as nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin and flavorings.
The main purpose of e-cigarettes is to help traditional cigarette smokers reduce their nicotine use or quit smoking altogether, without having to suffer the harmful effects of cigarette smoke. Many studies have shown that e-cigarettes can help smokers reduce their dependence on nicotine and thereby reduce the risk of dangerous diseases caused by tobacco.
Objectively speaking, this is still a very new product and needs more time to thoroughly research the harms as well as the benefits it can bring to users. However, in my personal opinion, e-cigarettes themselves are not bad. Perhaps it is because a small number of us are using it incorrectly, making society's view of this product much more negative than it deserves.
Concerns about the misuse of e-cigarettes
One of the biggest concerns of e-cigarette users today is the appearance of many subjects taking advantage of this product to spray and soak solutions containing banned substances, for the purpose of illegal use or sale. This not only causes serious dangers to consumers' health but also creates legal and social security problems, and damages the community's trust in the safety of this product.
Using e-cigarettes to violate the law not only causes serious impacts on society but also directly affects me and those who are simply using e-cigarettes.
Outstanding advantages of vape compared to traditional cigarettes
The reason I decided to trust and use electronic cigarettes is because after a long time of use, I personally realized the many outstanding advantages it brings compared to traditional cigarettes.
- Firstly, e-cigarettes do not produce smoke but only a vapor that quickly dissipates just a few seconds after being released, which helps reduce air pollution and avoids causing unpleasant odors for users as well as those around them.
- Second, controlling the amount of nicotine in essential oils can help users easily reduce the amount of nicotine and is a powerful tool in the process of quitting smoking.
- In addition, e-cigarettes are less harmful to health than traditional cigarettes, because they do not contain toxic chemicals from the combustion process like traditional cigarettes.
E-cigarettes are indeed an effective tool to help reduce the harmful effects of traditional cigarettes while also creating conditions for those who are struggling with this habit to have the opportunity to quit smoking more easily.
Legalization of electronic cigarettes in the world
Although there is still much controversy and more research is needed, e-cigarettes have been legalized by many countries and recognized as a useful tool in reducing the harmful effects of tobacco. Typically, the UK, the US and many European countries have supported the use of e-cigarettes as an alternative to traditional cigarettes.
In the future, e-cigarettes could become an important part of a global strategy to reduce tobacco-related disease and death, if used appropriately and regulated properly. This is especially true as scientific research continues to provide more data on the safety and effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid.
However, this change will only be beneficial if we use e-cigarettes responsibly and with knowledge. Putting in place appropriate controls, educating the public about safe use and preventing misuse are crucial to achieving long-term positive results.
Ban on e-cigarettes - What is the future of smokers?
For decades, traditional cigarettes have been considered a dangerous threat to human health. The advent of electronic cigarettes has opened up a new solution to help traditional cigarette smokers quit smoking more easily.
However, with the ban on e-cigarettes in Vietnam, efforts to reduce the harmful effects of traditional cigarettes will face many difficulties.
I hope that this is just a temporary measure. In the future, Vietnam will broaden its vision and integrate with the global trend, properly viewing e-cigarettes, like other advanced countries. By learning and applying appropriate management policies, we can not only help minimize risks to users' health but also prevent the abuse of e-cigarettes for bad purposes.
