Flavored e-cigarettes contain many harmful chemicals
Experts warn that electronic cigarettes, which are preferred especially by those who want to quit smoking, are as dangerous as regular cigarettes, claiming that it is a step in quitting smoking. Drawing attention to the harms of e-cigarettes, Psychiatrist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Alptekin Çetin said that the main addictive substance in e-cigarettes is nicotine, just like in cigarettes. Emphasizing that e-cigarettes are not less harmful than known types of cigarettes, Çetin said that there are many different chemicals in e-cigarette liquids, especially in flavored e-cigarettes, while the user enjoys the aroma, many different harmful chemicals and the most risky addiction for the brain. He underlined that he accepts nicotine, one of the constructive substances, into his body.
Üsküdar University NPİSTANBUL Hospital Psychiatry Specialist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Alptekin Çetin made an assessment on the harms of e-cigarettes, which are widely used by people who are considering quitting smoking.
Acts as an e-cigarette tool
Stating that there is nicotine in e-cigarettes, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Alptekin Çetin said, “E-cigarette basically acts as a mediator that provides the addictive chemical component called nicotine to be delivered to the user. The main addictive ingredient in e-cigarettes is nicotine, just like in cigarettes.” said.
Beware of flavored e-cigarettes!
Drawing attention to the flavored e-cigarettes encountered in recent years, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Alptekin Çetin said, “Flavored e-cigarettes are used to mask nicotine addiction and make it look nicer or more harmless. While the user enjoys the aroma, he also accepts many different harmful chemicals and nicotine, which is one of the most risky addictive substances for the brain. warned.
E-cigarette is an addictive and dangerous instrument
Psychiatrist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Alptekin Çetin listed his warnings about electronic cigarettes as follows:
- E-cigarettes are just as harmful to human health as cigarettes.
- E-cigarettes also contain nicotine, which is found in regular cigarettes and causes addiction.
- E-cigarette is an instrument that cigarette companies often try to create consumers/addicts through the terms “fashion” and “chic” among young individuals and women.
- E-cigarettes are no less harmful than conventional cigarettes. There are many different chemicals in e-cigarette liquids.
- E-cigarettes can also be used as a vehicle for the consumption of other addictive substances.
- E-cigarettes are not a treatment method that can be used in “smoking cessation therapy”
- It is best not to start smoking and electronic cigarettes at all.
Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency
