E-cigarettes are a fairly new and a very controversial concept. Some believe that it is a potentially life-saving solution to smoking and some believe that it is just as harmful or even deadly. Putting something foreign into your lungs is never a comforting concept to grasp but once someone tries it, the addictive additives in vaping or smoking can make it hard to stop. This addictive chemical is Nicotine. Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances on the planet and it is used in cigarettes, vape juice, and is even used to help people stop smoking; fight fire with fire. Vaping has been around since 2003 when Hon Lik invented the first commercially successful electronic cigarette. Since 2003 the electronic cigarette industry has boomed.
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This is mostly due to the fact that it is not illegal for children to have and/or use e-cigarettes. Nicotine is one of the main ingredients used in e-cigarette juices. Rightfully, people wonder if nicotine is very healthy to consume. The amount of nicotine in e-liquid commonly varies between 0-20 mg (Schripp). “Nicotine is a powerful substance that affects the parasympathetic nervous system, a part of the brain that regulates the unconscious functions of the body” (Effects of Nicotine). E-liquid brands make and sell juices that contain different quantities of nicotine. This allows the user to regulate how much nicotine he wants and/or needs to intake. A cigarette addict will usually use a higher quantity of nicotine in their juice, while a common everyday e-cigarette user might use a smaller quantity of nicotine. Nicotine is carried from the lungs to the brain and affects the production of different brain chemicals (Effects of Nicotine). This might be an uncomfortable concept to grasp for new users or for people that are looking to get into smoking or vaping. Nicotine stimulates the release of chemicals such as norepinephrine, serotonin, epinephrine, acetylcholine, arginine vasopressin, beta-endorphin, and dopamine (Effects of Nicotine). Not all of these chemicals are bad in fact most of them are good. The release of acetylcholine improves one’s memory and concentration, norepinephrine contributes to improved responsiveness and excitement, beta-endorphin decreases …show more content…
Now there are a lot of good things about nicotine but there are also bad things that make nicotine not a good chemical to intake. “It causes bronchospasm, atherosclerosis, increased blood clots, and enlargement of the aorta, abnormal heart rate, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, tachycardia, as well as coronary artery constriction” (Effects of Nicotine). Nicotine is also the most highly addictive product you can consume aside from sugar. It is also possible to experience major withdrawal symptoms from nicotine. “The immediate symptoms of withdrawal are headaches, lightheadedness, insomnia or drowsiness, dizziness, an increase in appetite and gain weight. Last but not the least, the sudden absence of nicotine in your body causes extreme irritability and moodiness” (Effects of Nicotine).E-cigarettes can be both good and bad. If you are an avid smoker and want to get out of the grasp of what tobacco can do to your lungs, then e-cigarettes can be a life-saver. The e-cigarette market is booming and it is now a better time than ever to use one and to improve your health. Like using any product e-cigarettes should be used responsibly. It is always good to know what you or your loved one is putting in their body. Researching and learning about what you are choosing to put in your body is very important. From nicotine to the natural and artificial flavors that go into the e-liquid knowing the pros and cons to your health is always
This is mostly due to the fact that it is not illegal for children to have and/or use e-cigarettes. Nicotine is one of the main ingredients used in e-cigarette juices. Rightfully, people wonder if nicotine is very healthy to consume. The amount of nicotine in e-liquid commonly varies between 0-20 mg (Schripp). “Nicotine is a powerful substance that affects the parasympathetic nervous system, a part of the brain that regulates the unconscious functions of the body” (Effects of Nicotine). E-liquid brands make and sell juices that contain different quantities of nicotine. This allows the user to regulate how much nicotine he wants and/or needs to intake. A cigarette addict will usually use a higher quantity of nicotine in their juice, while a common everyday e-cigarette user might use a smaller quantity of nicotine. Nicotine is carried from the lungs to the brain and affects the production of different brain chemicals (Effects of Nicotine). This might be an uncomfortable concept to grasp for new users or for people that are looking to get into smoking or vaping. Nicotine stimulates the release of chemicals such as norepinephrine, serotonin, epinephrine, acetylcholine, arginine vasopressin, beta-endorphin, and dopamine (Effects of Nicotine). Not all of these chemicals are bad in fact most of them are good. The release of acetylcholine improves one’s memory and concentration, norepinephrine contributes to improved responsiveness and excitement, beta-endorphin decreases …show more content…
Now there are a lot of good things about nicotine but there are also bad things that make nicotine not a good chemical to intake. “It causes bronchospasm, atherosclerosis, increased blood clots, and enlargement of the aorta, abnormal heart rate, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, tachycardia, as well as coronary artery constriction” (Effects of Nicotine). Nicotine is also the most highly addictive product you can consume aside from sugar. It is also possible to experience major withdrawal symptoms from nicotine. “The immediate symptoms of withdrawal are headaches, lightheadedness, insomnia or drowsiness, dizziness, an increase in appetite and gain weight. Last but not the least, the sudden absence of nicotine in your body causes extreme irritability and moodiness” (Effects of Nicotine).E-cigarettes can be both good and bad. If you are an avid smoker and want to get out of the grasp of what tobacco can do to your lungs, then e-cigarettes can be a life-saver. The e-cigarette market is booming and it is now a better time than ever to use one and to improve your health. Like using any product e-cigarettes should be used responsibly. It is always good to know what you or your loved one is putting in their body. Researching and learning about what you are choosing to put in your body is very important. From nicotine to the natural and artificial flavors that go into the e-liquid knowing the pros and cons to your health is always