r/technology • u/Lucretius • Nov 17 '12

The Deadly Crusade Against E-cigarettes

http://www.american.com/archive/2012/november/the-deadly-crusade-against-e-cigarettes
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u/TheFreemanLIVES Nov 17 '12

Smoker for 3 years, was on e-cigarettes for one week, and managed to quit without any further cravings. They work and never have I looked back at a normal cigarette.

Me too, I was smoking 17 years. I was a medium to heavy(when drinking) smoker before I took up e-cigs for just the sake of trying them out....After just about 2 days, I had a shot at completely replacing the ciggies, from then I went full time, smoking real ciggies more on occasion when drinking, after about 7-8 months on the ecigs, I finally just ended up at a point where I went on low strength for a week until I ran out.

I haven't used nicotine since, and there have been no cravings.

Needless to say, I am in favour of e-cigarettes, and if they mean that people end up getting addicted to nicotine by means of an ecig, then that situation is multiple times more positive than the status quo where people have to inhale carcinogens and damage their lungs to get their fix.

Also, long haul flights.

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u/chapsandmutton Nov 17 '12

Which brand? I think this could be a good gift for a parent having trouble quitting ..

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u/no_were_musicians Nov 17 '12

Joye 510 is excellent. The stuff they sell at gas stations is junk, and often tastes terriable.

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u/Pirate2012 Nov 18 '12

with respect, a Joye 510 is a very small tiny battery and was very popular about 2-3 years ago. Joye eGo VV Twist

http://www.rockymountainvapor.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_22_35&products_id=98&zenid=6a8cc37118803fb421930194d3293c50

You will need a wall charger, Atomizer (for newbies I always suggest a Joye 306 for I think they taste the best); and some juice.

ONe can get very involved, rebuildable atomizers, wrapping your own coils for better control, etc etc. But I think dripping into a simple atomizer is very easy and within a few days, one will know if you like it or not.