Monday, October 7, 2013

E-cigarettes: Slippery slope to tobacco addiction?

Electronic or e-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular, yet they may be a slippery slope to tobacco addiction, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). "By allowing the user to inhale a vapour in a manner resembling smoking a cigarette, e-cigarettes provide a uniquely appealing means of obtaining nicotine without exposure to the other harmful constituents of tobacco smoke," writes Dr. Matthew Stanbrook, deputy editor, CMAJ...

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