https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk "Just because it's modified doesn't mean it's safer" en-us 2017-02-23 15:21:23 UTC 2017-02-23 16:34:09 UTC hello@padlet.com castrsof000 https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155778415 In recent years e-cigarettes have been becoming more and more popular in the United States and over 460 brands on the market have showed up. E-cigarettes provide the same highly addictive nicotine that is in regular cigarettes, without the harmful effects. Although the sale of e-cigarettes is prohibited in most states to people under the age of 18, it's still appealing to the young. An increasing number of teens have claimed to have tried e-cigarettes in their lifetime. ]]> 2017-02-23 15:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155778415 castrsof000 https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155783492 With the rise of e-cigarette usage the government has begun considering regulation on the usage and how the cigarettes are made and sold. Safety starts to become the subject of matter here and advertising and warning labels begin to play big parts with the sale of these cigarettes. The products are not always guaranteed to be safe. ]]> 2017-02-23 15:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155783492 castrsof000 https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155789475 E-cigarettes contain propylene glycol, glycerol, nicotine, and additional chemicals which have found to be toxic ingredients. This also includes formaldehyde, which may cause cancer. The liquid in e-cigarettes can also be toxic if someone drink it, sniffs it, or touches it. ]]> 2017-02-23 15:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155789475 castrsof000 https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155790626 Some experts have concluded that nicotine may make the brain's of young people more receptive to the effects of other drugs. If these teens use other drugs like cocaine, they would find it more rewarding. This is called "priming effect" and can effect the brain by increasing the likelihood of drug use in the future and possible addiction. ]]> 2017-02-23 15:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155790626 castrsof000 https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155792459 Studies have shown that it can help people quit tobacco cigarettes while others suggest they just interfere it quitting. ]]> 2017-02-23 16:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/castrsof000/juqhdzb6jkfk/wish/155792459