There are nicotine replacement therapies such as the patch or gum that are supposed to help a smoker
gradually kick the habit. However, there are some smokers that just don’t want to quit. They’re
addicted, not only to the nicotine, but to the routine that smoking provides them with. They enjoy their
cigarette with their morning coffee or their evening drink, they feel more relaxed when they smoke and
they genuinely love the act of smoking. For those individuals, there are a number of alternatives that
have been developed and marketed to them. The question is, are these alternatives safe? Research
shows that perhaps they aren’t….

Electronic Cigarettes

Tobacco cigarettes are known to have nicotine as well as over 4,000 toxins, some that are known to
cause cancer among other health conditions including heart disease. Just like tobacco cigarettes, e-
cigarettes also contain nicotine. They work using an atomizer that heats the liquid that contains the
nicotine. The heated liquid turns into a vapour that is inhaled, a cloud of smoke is also produced, similar
to traditional cigarettes. Manufacturers of e-cigarettes have made claims that this product is a safe
alternative to tobacco cigarettes, providing the same look and feel of a regular cigarette. However,
the Food and Drug Administration found that two major brands of e-cigarettes had varying amounts
of nicotine as well as traces of toxins and some known cancer-causing agents in them. The FDA has
advised that e-cigarettes are not necessarily a safe alternative and precaution should be taken before
using them.

Smokeless Tobacco (including: chewing tobacco, snuff, snus, dissolvable tobacco, etc.)

Smokeless tobacco products are products that are generally chewed, sniffed or sucked on as opposed to
being smoked. Some people feel that smokeless tobacco is less harmful than smoking tobacco. While it
may be slightly safer, it comes with its’ own serious health problems. Smokeless tobacco also contains
approximately 30 toxins, including cancer-causing substances as well as nicotine. Some of the negative
health effects of smokeless tobacco include:

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Addiction – in addition to the toxins in smokeless tobacco, it also contains high levels of nicotine which is highly addictive…
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