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Post by Big Lin on May 20, 2014 21:47:57 GMT
news.sky.com/story/1265598/e-cigarette-users-60-percent-more-likely-to-quitE-Cigarette Users '60% More Likely To Quit' A new study suggests smokers who turn to e-cigarettes could be more likely to kick the habit than those using willpower alone.9:24pm UK, Tuesday 20 May 2014 by Joe Tidy, Sky News Reporter Smokers who use e-cigarettes are 60% more likely to succeed in quitting than those using other nicotine replacement therapies such as patches or gum, according to a report. A University College London (UCL) study surveyed 5,863 smokers attempting to quit without the aid of medicinal support or professional help. Results suggest 20% of people trying to quit with the aid of e-cigarettes report having stopped smoking conventional cigarettes at the time of the survey. This compares with just 10.1% of people using over-the-counter aids such as nicotine patches and gum. An e-cigarette sits in a tray on the bar at the Henley Vaporium in New York City The 'cigarettes' come in a variety of flavours Of those using willpower alone, 15.4% managed to stop smoking. Author of the report, Dr Jamie Brown, said: "We will continue to monitor success rates in people using e-cigarettes to stop smoking to see whether there are improvements as the devices become more advanced." The news will further boost the already growing industry in the UK which is estimated to have tripled in the last two years to two million users. A new cafe has opened in east London aimed specifically at e-cigarette users. There are dozens of different flavours with varying concentrations of nicotine, such as Custard or Cuban Tobacco. People smoking vapourisers Just over 15% of smokers manage to quit using willpower alone Smokers - or 'Vapers' as they are known, because of the water vapour they exhale - told Sky News the devices are massively popular. "It's a lifestyle choice," one vapour explained. "I used to smoke two or three packs of cigarettes a week but this is much healthier. There is no tar and I feel better." The Department of Health says there are still a lot of unknowns with e-cigarettes. A spokesperson said: "E-cigarettes are not risk-free, but they carry a lower risk to health than smoking tobacco and may help people who want to stop smoking. "We will continue to closely monitor all emerging research." There are fears e-cigarettes are also seen by young people as a gateway into cigarettes. Ministers in Wales have spoken of concerns that the popular devices are re-normalising the act of smoking.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2014 1:30:57 GMT
And that's a big problem with e-cigs. And the fact that in some place they can be bought legally by minors. Legalization is only now just catching up with setting out some rules in how these electronic cigarettes are distributed and used.
If they are helping people to quit smoking than that is a very good thing..
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Post by scarlet on Jan 18, 2015 18:20:19 GMT
I've been using e-cigs for 18 months now, after being a 30 a day smoker for 30 years. I'd never go back to cigs now, I don't miss them at all - nor do I miss my ''smokers'' cough, or the wheezing I used to do in bed..
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Post by SKITLER on Jan 18, 2015 18:38:05 GMT
I've been using e-cigs for 18 months now, after being a 30 a day smoker for 30 years. I'd never go back to cigs now, I don't miss them at all - nor do I miss my ''smokers'' cough, or the wheezing I used to do in bed.. im having a few weeks break from my smoking habbit
due to the wheezing
I don't have the cough though
its only been a week
but feel a lot better already
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Post by scarlet on Jan 18, 2015 18:42:23 GMT
I've been using e-cigs for 18 months now, after being a 30 a day smoker for 30 years. I'd never go back to cigs now, I don't miss them at all - nor do I miss my ''smokers'' cough, or the wheezing I used to do in bed.. im having a few weeks break from my smoking habbit
due to the wheezing
I don't have the cough though
its only been a week
but feel a lot better already
Good for you Skittler, how are you finding it?
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Post by Scottish Lassie on Jan 18, 2015 18:44:09 GMT
I've been using e-cigs for 18 months now, after being a 30 a day smoker for 30 years. I'd never go back to cigs now, I don't miss them at all - nor do I miss my ''smokers'' cough, or the wheezing I used to do in bed.. Wow!!! Good going girl, I like to hear stories like that. I care, that someone has conquered their bad habits and will be healthier as a result.
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Post by Scottish Lassie on Jan 18, 2015 18:55:28 GMT
I've been using e-cigs for 18 months now, after being a 30 a day smoker for 30 years. I'd never go back to cigs now, I don't miss them at all - nor do I miss my ''smokers'' cough, or the wheezing I used to do in bed.. im having a few weeks break from my smoking habbit
due to the wheezing
I don't have the cough though
its only been a week
but feel a lot better already
Hi Skitler, I am glad to know that you are looking after your health now and are feeng better. Keep up the good work.
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Post by Scottish Lassie on Jan 18, 2015 19:05:43 GMT
And that's a big problem with e-cigs. And the fact that in some place they can be bought legally by minors. Legalization is only now just catching up with setting out some rules in how these electronic cigarettes are distributed and used. If they are helping people to quit smoking than that is a very good thing.. Hi Deyana, Teenagers make the decisision to smoke because it makes them feel like an adult. So it would be better that they smoke E cigs than smoke the real thing.
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Post by SKITLER on Jan 18, 2015 19:17:33 GMT
im having a few weeks break from my smoking habbit
due to the wheezing
I don't have the cough though
its only been a week
but feel a lot better already
Good for you Skittler, how are you finding it? its ok
I always get ill for a few days
which is just like detoxing I suppose
other than that its no problem
I don't even think about it
but even throwing the ball for the dog is much easier
and it seems to go further
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Post by SKITLER on Jan 18, 2015 19:18:15 GMT
im having a few weeks break from my smoking habbit
due to the wheezing
I don't have the cough though
its only been a week
but feel a lot better already
Good for you Skittler, how are you finding it? don't know what happened here
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Post by scarlet on Jan 18, 2015 19:50:33 GMT
Good for you Skittler, how are you finding it? its ok
I always get ill for a few days
which is just like detoxing I suppose
other than that its no problem
I don't even think about it
but even throwing the ball for the dog is much easier
and it seems to go further
If you can just go cold turkey and give them up that's good - I couldn't, that's why I went on the ecig.
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Post by SKITLER on Jan 18, 2015 20:10:00 GMT
its ok
I always get ill for a few days
which is just like detoxing I suppose
other than that its no problem
I don't even think about it
but even throwing the ball for the dog is much easier
and it seems to go further
If you can just go cold turkey and give them up that's good - I couldn't, that's why I went on the ecig. ive given the shop bought cigs up years ago
they stink now when I smell folk with them
im on the self rolling herbal frowned upon type
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Post by scarlet on Jan 18, 2015 20:11:41 GMT
If you can just go cold turkey and give them up that's good - I couldn't, that's why I went on the ecig. ive given the shop bought cigs up years ago
they stink now when I smell folk with them
im on the self rolling herbal frowned upon type
Haha, oh those ones...
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Post by Princess Leia on Jan 18, 2015 20:23:57 GMT
I gave up almost 5 years ago, just went cold turkey but then e-cigs weren't available then. I had a hysterectomy and was coughing all night after the op, it was no fun believe me and I wasn't very popular on the ward either. I will never smoke again, it's a disgusting habit. Well done to everyone who is giving up.
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Post by jesuschrist on Jan 18, 2015 21:56:22 GMT
If you can just go cold turkey and give them up that's good - I couldn't, that's why I went on the ecig. ive given the shop bought cigs up years ago
they stink now when I smell folk with them
im on the self rolling herbal frowned upon type
My friend the Pope could help you out Skitler ....
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Post by SKITLER on Jan 18, 2015 22:06:52 GMT
ive given the shop bought cigs up years ago
they stink now when I smell folk with them
im on the self rolling herbal frowned upon type
My friend the Pope could help you out Skitler .... you do know im too old to be a choir boy right
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Post by jesuschrist on Jan 18, 2015 22:08:43 GMT
My friend the Pope could help you out Skitler .... you do know im too old to be a choir boy right But i've heard you are a virgin ...
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Post by SKITLER on Jan 18, 2015 22:15:33 GMT
you do know im too old to be a choir boy right But i've heard you are a virgin ... its a typo
im verging
see you later
amen
whatever
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Post by jesuschrist on Jan 18, 2015 22:26:06 GMT
Missing you already
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Post by jesuschrist on Jan 19, 2015 0:32:01 GMT
ive given the shop bought cigs up years ago
they stink now when I smell folk with them
im on the self rolling herbal frowned upon type
My friend the Pope could help you out Skitler .... Here you go
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