Vaping habits evolve with the times. Just a few years ago, they were content with traditional cigarettes, despite the smoke’s well-known toxicity. Later, with the arrival of e-cigarettes, they found a way to escape smoke. Recently, we’ve observed that many prefer CBD e-liquids to their usual nicotine e-cigarettes. How can we explain this trend? Let’s take a closer look in this article. Table of Contents
Separating Fact from Fiction in Tobacco Anecdotes
- What exactly is the main problem with nicotine?
- How can we explain the increasing shift among vapers towards CBD e-liquids?
- Separating Fact from Fiction in Tobacco Anecdotes
This point seems important to us for the content. Indeed, many maintain that the most dangerous element in tobacco, specifically in traditional cigarettes, is nicotine. However, this might not be entirely true. In fact, the goal isn’t to exonerate nicotine from the damage that traditional cigarettes can cause to users. Rather, it’s to set the record straight.
Indeed, scientists state that the most toxic element of a traditional cigarette remains the smoke. This may seem surprising at first. But once you know most of the components of this smoke, you’ll realize that it represents a far greater danger than nicotine.So, what are these components? Get this: there are approximately 4,000!
Crazy, isn’t it? To give you an idea of their nature, here are a few: Acetone: This compound is used in nail polish remover. Arsenic: It’s also found in insecticides.
- Benzene: Which is a carcinogen. Ammonia: which is generally used in dry cleaning. Cadmium: which is known to cause cancers (liver and kidney) and other serious injuries.
- As you can see, we’ve only taken 5 from the enormous number mentioned earlier. In that regard, you’ll surely agree with us that none of the components listed above are healthy for the body. The entire list of compounds holds quite a few surprises! This is why many scientists maintain that smoke remains the silent killer of the traditional cigarette, not nicotine, which has a completely different problem.What exactly is the main issue with nicotine? Now we know that smoke is the silent killer of the traditional cigarette. That being said, does that mean nicotine is innocent? Not really, whether in e-liquids or traditional cigarettes. Indeed, its main problem is the addiction it causes. To better understand all this, let’s try to briefly describe what happens when you consume nicotine. Indeed, when you use it, it releases dopamine, the famous “happiness molecule” that scientists talk about. This powerful neurotransmitter then interacts with the brain’s pleasure circuits, making the user addicted. Because the better and more pleasurable it is, the more the brain craves it, each time at a higher dose than the last. This is how the vaper/smoker finds themselves trapped in a vicious cycle. In this downward spiral, the addiction eventually creates other, even more serious, parallel problems.
- In fact, it should be noted that nicotine
- It is said to be 5 to 10 times more potent than cocaine or morphine in producing the behavioral and psychological effects associated with addiction, particularly sleep disturbances. And sleep disturbances include fatigue and a weakened immune system, thus opening the door to other health problems. How can we explain the increasing trend among vapers towards CBD e-liquids?
- Indeed, vapers are increasingly turning to CBD e-liquids (available in our CBD shop) precisely because cannabidiol is the complete opposite of what we described earlier.
On the one hand, we discussed the toxicity of smoke, which is not the case with CBD. In fact, even the WHO recognizes that CBD has a good safety profile, meaning it poses no danger with “normal” consumption. We emphasize “normal” because anything in excess is harmful. It is not recommended to take more than 1500 mg of CBD per day! Moderation in your vaping habits is essential for your own safety. Furthermore, we have pointed out that nicotine is addictive. Again, this is not the case with CBD.
In fact, research and studies have shown that “normal” CBD consumption does not create addiction.
Moreover, we have mentioned sleep disturbances, which are a consequence of nicotine addiction. In this regard, CBD, rather than causing these disturbances, may help alleviate them. In fact, studies and research have shown that CBD promotes relaxation, making it easier for users to have restful and restorative sleep. Here are some of the main reasons that could explain why vapers are increasingly turning to CBD e-liquids, rather than nicotine e-liquids.They found a way to maintain their vaping habit without putting themselves at risk. In fact, some even use CBD vaping as a way to wean themselves off nicotine addiction.
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