Smoke-free workplaces have become standard in many cities, but some employers take their anti-tobacco policies a step further by prohibiting employees from smoking even while they are not at work. While such policies are controversial, U.S. courts have upheld them as lawful. How do bosses […]
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What are the Effects of Nicotine Withdrawal?
For decades, everyone assumed that nicotine was what made smoking such a hard habit to break. The whole concept of nicotine-replacement therapy is founded on this. The CDC still claims that “nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine, or alcohol,” yet new research suggests that […]
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Nicotine Overdose
We’ve established that controlled quantities of nicotine can have therapeutic potential, but we also know that too much of a good thing can often be a bad thing. Fortunately, nicotine overdose is rare and almost always accidental in nature. Nonetheless, you should still understand the […]
Continue ReadingWhat Does Nicotine Do to the Body?
Nicotine has long been stigmatized due to its association with smoking; however, nicotine can be consumed in many ways. Now that you have an understanding of what it is and where it comes from, it’s time to move on to more important matters: What does […]
Continue ReadingE-Liquid Ingredients: Sensitivities and Allergic Reactions
New vapers who complain about e-cigarettes hurting their throat may naturally wonder if they have sensitivities to the ingredients in their e-liquid. While this is a legitimate theory, allergies to propylene glycol and vegetable glycerol are actually rare. PG and VG have been deemed safe […]
Continue ReadingE-Cig Battery Safety: The Do’s and Don’ts
We recently sat down with our in-house engineering team to learn why electronic cigarettes are exploding. Now, with the ever-increasing reports of exploding vaping devices circulating the news, we decided it was vital to revisit the issue and put together a list of the do’s […]
Continue ReadingIs Nicotine Any Different than Caffeine?
When most people hear the word nicotine, they immediately think of cigarettes and the many smoking related illnesses that kill thousands of people every year. However, according to new medial research, nicotine by itself is no more harmful than caffeine. Caffeine vs. Nicotine: The […]
Continue ReadingVaping Advocacy Associations: The Who, The What, and The How
We’ve focused extensively on the organizations that spread misinformation about e-cigarettes in an attempt to stifle the vaping industry. However, for every anti-e-cig activist, there are dozens more vapers and tobacco harm reduction supporters who are responsible for the diverse and bountiful market that we […]
Continue Reading5 Tips To Successfully Switch To E-Cigs And Vaping
The turning of the calendar year inspires many people to reflect on their life choices and resolve to make better ones. One of the biggest and toughest resolutions to keep is quitting smoking. Many have tried and failed over the years, only to keep coming […]
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