E-cigarettes
What are electronic cigarettes?
What are electronic cigarettes?
Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, are battery-operated products designed to deliver nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. They turn chemicals, including highly addictive nicotine, into an aerosol that is inhaled by the user.
Most e-cigarettes are manufactured to look like conventional cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some resemble everyday items such as pens and USB memory sticks.
Are e-cigarette's safe?
According to the FDA website, e-cigarette have not been fully studied to identify risks, analyzed for the chemicals being used nor do they know if there are any benefits to using e-cigarettes.
CYAN (California Youth Advocacy Network) has information on new and emerging products.