toggle caption Electronic cigarettes are often billed as a safe way for smokers to try to kick their habit.But it's not just smokers who are getting their fix this way.According to a survey published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 middle school students who've tried one say they've never smoked a "real" cigarette.And between 2011 and 2012, e-cigarettes doubled in popularity among middle and high school students.At a middle school in the San Francisco Bay Area, Viviana Turincio, an 8th grader, recently noticed some kids smoking in class — or at least, that's what it looked like."There was a group at the table," she remembers."And they were just smoking on the vape pen, and the teacher was right there — and the teacher didn't even notice."Enlarge this image toggle caption That's because her classmates were smoking an electronic cigarette, sometimes called a "vape pen."It's a hand-held, battery-powered device that vaporizes a liquid that is often infused with nicotine.

You inhale the vapor through a mouthpiece, and exhale what looks like smoke.In this case the smoke smelled like candy."My favorite flavor is gummy bears because it tastes really good," Viviana says.Vapor liquids come in various flavors, but teens often prefer dessert-inspired ones, which are more appealing than the smell and taste of burning tobacco.Marleny Samayoa, also in the 8th grade, thinks traditional cigarettes taste too bitter."It has kind of a weird taste to it, like coffee without sugar," she says.E-cigarettes are easier for kids to buy than regular cigarettes.There's no federal age restriction for how old you have to be to buy them.But some states, including California, prohibit the sale to minors.That's why middle-schoolers turn to online sites like eBay, where independent sellers don't necessarily ask for your age."A lot of kids are getting them online," Marleny explains."And they're just introducing it to a lot of other kids, and it just keeps going from there."She has noticed the growing popularity of e-cigs on social media sites like Instagram.

Look up #Vapelife and the pictures are endless."I take pictures and do tricks, like blowing O's," Marleny says, "blowing them on flat surfaces and making tornadoes."The Two-Way New York City Extends Smoking Ban To E-Cigarettes Swirling clouds of vapor are touching down in theaters, restaurants and malls, while health professionals are trying to catch up with this new fad.Shots - Health News Surgeon General Adds New Risks To Long List Of Smoking's Harms Dr. Cathy McDonald runs a center for tobacco dependence, treatment and cessation for Alameda County, Calif.She admits that, "right now we don't have as much information as we would like."What scientists do know, she says, is that "10 minutes of smoking an e-cigarette — for a person who has never smoked a cigarette — does cause a noticeable increase in airway resistance in the lungs."But, McDonald concedes, "It's probably better than smoke.And I say that because smoking a cigarette is 4,000 chemicals — 400 are poison, 40 cause cancer."

Researchers haven't had the time to do long-term studies comparing traditional cigarettes to electronic ones.e cigarette goodwoodBut at least among my friends, the smokers who have made the switch say they've noticed a positive change.e cigarette fog laneMy boyfriend, Gray Keuankaew, is one of them.e cigarette garantie"Within the two months that I've been vaping, my body feels a little bit more healthy," he tells me."So if [there's going to be] any type of positive benefit, then I'm definitely going to stick to it."Children's Health Study: A Cigarette A Month Can Get A Kid Hooked I'm glad it's now easier for him to run, but he hasn't outrun his nicotine addiction.E-cigarettes still contain nicotine — you choose what amount you want.

The Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association estimates that e-cigarette sales will surpass $2.5 billion this year."Our target customer base is those people who felt doomed to a life of smoking," says Geoff Braithwaite, who owns Tasty Vapor, a company in Oakland that sells and distributes liquids for e-cigarettes.But he admits that adults aren't the only ones who may be jumping on this new trend."There's going to be that novelty around it — it's a brand new thing, it's an electronic device," he says."That kind of stuff will always appeal to kids; it would have appealed to me."Anti-smoking campaigns spent decades and a lot of money to make smoking less appealing to youth — and that helped cut teen smoking by 45 percent.But cheap prices for brightly colored e-cigs, sweet flavors, and the ability to vape anywhere are putting nicotine back on the kids' menu.The Food and Drug Administration has said it plans to regulate e-cigarettes, but so far the agency hasn't issued any rules.This story was produced by Youth Radio.

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E-cigarettes are devices that vaporize a liquid, often containing nicotine, referred to as e-juice or e-liquid.These electronic nicotine delivery systems devices simulate the experience of smoking without combustion and the negative drawbacks of tobacco.Vapor from an e-cigarette does not contain tar, carbon monoxide, nor the hundreds of chemicals commonly found in traditional tobacco smoke providing smokers an alternative which saves money, reduces waste, and promotes cleaner living.Smokers that switch to vaping can save up to $2500 per year (for a 1-pack per day smoker) and all of our vaporizers, electronic cigarettes, accessories, and batteries are eco-friendly and recyclable.Keep in mind that electronic cigarettes are an alternative to smoking, and are designed as a replacement for traditional nicotine delivery only.180 Smoke is proud to offer a wide variety of devices, and our starter kits and Cloud Maker series kits are specifically designed for new vapers to make the transition smooth and easy.

We carry products from industry leaders Aspire, Kangertech, Innokin, Joyetech, Eleaf, and many more to offer a wide range of atomizers, e-juices, batteries, mods, mod batteries, chargers, travel cases, accessories, and RDAs/RBAs to provide vapers with everything they need to stay tobacco-free.Frequently Asked Questions General Questions About Vaping and E-cigarettes Save money, feel better, and enjoy a wide variety of flavors not available to traditional smokers.More reasons E-Cigarettes are electronic devices which use a battery to heat a coil which in turn vaporizes a flavored liquid which can or cannot contain nicotine.Devices come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, strengths, and capacities.More information E-Cigarettes are an alternative to smoking only.Millions of customers have used it to transfer their nicotine addiction while many slowly reduce their nicotine strength and some are able to ween off nicotine slowly, but all this is a matter of personal ability, personal biology and mental strength.More on quitting with vaping Yes, with the proper care and information.

The British Public health recently announced in 2015 that they are about 95% safer than smoking traditional cigarettes.Just like another electronic device, they need proper handling, no tampering and maintenance.Read all instructions and only use approved chargers and parts.Beginners should start with beginner basic devices found in the starter-kit section.Advanced users should not modify the battery or other parts.More safety information There are no major side effects known directly from vaping, except that a very small fraction of customers are allergic to PG which simply causes some irritation in the throat.All known side affects are typically associated with cigarette withdraw and not vaping.Details on side effects No, nicotine has never found to be carcinogenic.Nicotine via combustible cigarettes are highly carcinogenic due to the combustion.In vaping, there is no combustion.More evidence Nicotine strength requirements vary for different people based on their personal smoking habit (type of cigarette, length of puff, amount time smoke is kept inside lungs, etc), and it also varies per device (how much vapor it produces which changes how much nicotine gets delivered).

However, based on general anecdotal data, here are some guidelines for consideration.It is important to select the correct nicotine strength that works for you.Each flavor comes in a variety of strengths.> Nicotine Free (0 mg or 0%): contains absolutely no nicotine and is only meant to simulate the feeling and appearance of smoking.> Extra Low Strength Nicotine (3 mg or 0.3%): a popular choice for very light smokers of under 2-4 cigarettes per day.Feels very smooth when inhaled.> Low Strength Nicotine (6 mg or 0.6%): common for people who switch from smoking 4-9 cigarettes per day.> Medium Strength Nicotine (12 mg or 1.2%): medium strength is a common choice for a pack per day smoker.It is our most commonly sold strength.a significant throat hit.> High Strength Nicotine (18 mg or 1.8%): for heavy smokers of more than a pack per day.> Extra High Strength Nicotine (24 mg or 2.4%): for very heavy smokers who really need a strong nicotine hit and get a throat hit as close to smoking as possible.

Only available in tobacco flavors More on nicotine strength selection Our founder Dr. Gopal Bhatnagar, started 180 with a mission to provide an alternative to smoking.E-cigarettes are not a medical device, nor are they intended as a smoking cessation device.Any recommendations are purely the opinions of individual physicians.For more information read this guide for best practices: Doctor recommendations (opinion) E-cigarette laws vary from city to city, state to state.It is suggested that users refer to their local jurisdictions about vaping in their region.However, a private property (especially indoors) can have their own policies.Be nice about it, always ask when at restaurants or other private properties with other guests.Don't vape in enclosed spaces, like an elevator, out of courtesy.Some people are simply adverse to the smell, and some may associate it with smoke even though it is not.Take a constructive educational approach if someone does not know, but never subject others to vaping if they don't want it.More on vaping laws See all Why is 180 Smoke different?

180 Smoke takes great pride in being an ethically invested and socially conscious business founded with the goal to provide smokers an effective alternative to tobacco combustion.We strive to make a real and effective change in peoples lives and 180 Smoke was co-founded by a heart surgeon, Dr. Gopal Bhatnagar who has seen first hand the damage and suffering caused by tobacco.Together with our informed and educated staff that come from medical, technical, and philanthropic backgrounds, we share a common vision and commitment to our customers.Our e-liquids are manufactured from premium, medical grade ingredients with the highest standards of purity we demand for our products.We hope that you find something that catches your eye and will do our best to ensure that you get all the assistance you need in order to live a cleaner, healthier lifestyle with vaping.Website and Product Related Questions All of 180 Smoke's e-juices are produced and packaged in our facility in Toronto, Canada.Customers safety is the number one priority.