Do You Smoke as Much as You Vape? Learn the Risks.

The new season has started off strong, and for many, this means adopting new, healthier habits. When it comes to changing habits, a common approach is to gradually stop old ones and integrate new ones into our existing lifestyle. As a result, new vapers often remain smokers at the same time, aiming for a smoother and less painful transition from one habit to the other.

However, the simultaneous use of both types of cigarettes undermines the goal of transitioning from smoking to vaping. Instead of reducing nicotine consumption, dependence on it increases, as smoking continues and real progress toward quitting is significantly delayed. Another dangerous phenomenon of dual use is that it can create the illusion of progress for the smoker, when in reality, they are at a standstill.

The most significant disadvantage, though, of continuing to smoke while vaping is that one misses the opportunity to enjoy and recognize the benefits of reducing tobacco use. Vaping can offer substantial relief from harmful substances, but when combined with smoking, this difference goes unnoticed.

In fact, the differences in health that one can observe after quitting smoking are now measurable. According to recent research from CANCER RESEARCH UK, the results of measuring potentially toxic chemicals in the saliva and urine of vapers, compared to those who dual use, showed that the levels of these substances in vapers were up to 97% lower than those of smokers or dual users.