E-Cigarettes Are Opening Doors Previously Closed
You’re ready for a night out with the boys. You sidle up to the bartender, order your favorite drink, and pull out a cigarette while you’re waiting.
A minute later, you’re back out on the sidewalk. Why? Because smoking indoors is such a serious health concern that many cities and states have banned it in enclosed public places. Good news for people who want to party without running the risk of getting lung cancer, but bad news for people who’ve been smoking for years and aren’t ready to give it up.
That’s why companies like Blu Cigs offer the electronic cigarette. It’s a smokeless, odorless alternative to traditional cigarettes. The device works like a vaporizer, delivering nicotine through a moist mist that leaves behind no ash, doesn’t stain your fingertips or teeth and won’t infuse your clothes with the unpleasant aroma of old smoke.
Are e-cigarettes healthy? As of 2011, the jury is still out on that one. Preliminary studies conducted by various organizations, like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have shown trace amounts of cancer-causing chemicals in e-cigarettes, as well as greater amounts of nicotine than packaging suggests. The current concensus is e-cigarettes aren’t good for people who have never smoked, as it isn’t a good habit to adopt, but it may be a viable and safer option for people who already smoke, and it is socially acceptable.
These devices from companies like Blu Cigs run on rechargeable battery power. They come in a variety of flavors and cigarette designs. Some even have social features like vibrating when near another package, as a way to break the ice between strangers.