Tweet Normalizing smoking is one of the big concerns that those against electronic cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes have. They feel that e-cigs are undermining all the hard work they have done, which has been to turn society against smokers, so much so, that some smokers now feel like a persecuted minority. However, market analyst, not… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Electronic Cigarette
Former Surgeon General embracing e-cigs?
Tweet Dr Richard Carmona, the former Surgeon General who supports a comprehensive ban all tobacco products has recently joined the board of a well-known e-cigarette company. His role is an advisory one, essentially to advise the company on public health and regulatory issues, as well as spearhead their research center. Carmona holds other positions along… Read more »
The Odyssey Boge Cartomizer – some tips on priming!
Tweet Boge Cartomizers – first results Quite a few Odyssey customers are now into their third week with Boge Cartomizers, and the early signs are extremely positive that flooding issues, the odd splash of fluid in the mouth (yuk!), and inconsistent vaping experience are things of the past. Better than that, the vapour production… Read more »
Federal Bills Would Substantially Increase Tobacco Taxes and Allow New Taxes on Electronic Cigarettes
Tweet Senate Bill 39, introduced by Tom Harkin in January of this year, if passed would allow federal excise taxes on electronic cigarettes; but only if the FDA finds e-cigs to be tobacco products. A second proposed Senate Bill – number 194, introduced at the same time, with three well known anti tobacco supporters –… Read more »
An International Survey reports twice the reduction of cigarette use in electronic cigarette users compared to non-users.
Tweet A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine reports that using electronic cigarettes is associated with a significant reduction in cigarette consumption. ( Adkison SE, et al. Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: International Tobacco Control Four-Country Survey. Am J Prev Med. March, 2013.) This important survey had 5,993 participants, all either smokers or… Read more »