This is particularly the case for young people who are taking up e-cigarettes without having smoked before. Isabel Saraiva, former chair of the European Lung Foundation, who sadly passed away in 2024, previously commented: As an ex-smoker, I understand that it is tempting for people, who think that it will be easier to stop smoking by substituting cigarettes with e-cigarettes
Teens and young adults who do not smoke or vape should avoid this product, he said
But unlike our policy, which places prohibitions on tobacco profiteers, a national ban of menthols runs the risk of criminalizing end users, echoing the same mistakes made in Americas war on drug s , which history has revealed to be a war on drug users and their families
A well-maintained pipe is essential for a good smoking experience
But apart from the nicotine, e-cigarettes are surely healthier than traditional cigarettes, right