WHY DO I VAPE MORE THAN I SMOKED?

Table of Contents

• WHY DO I VAPE MORE THAN I SMOKED?
• INTRODUCTION
• WHAT IS VAPING?
• VAPING VS SMOKING: HOW IS VAPING DIFFERENT FROM SMOKING?
• IS VAPING BAD FOR YOU?
• WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU QUIT SMOKING AND START VAPING?
• HOW DO YOU COMPARE THE AMOUNT OF NICOTINE IN A CIGARETTE WITH A VAPE?
• REASONS WHY YOU MIGHT VAPE MORE THAN YOU SMOKED
• WHAT CAN YOU DO TO LIMIT/REDUCE HOW MUCH YOU VAPE?
• WHICH IS BETTER FOR LUNGS VAPING OR SMOKING?
• WHY DO I VAPE MORE THAN I SMOKED? CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES

It is normal for smokers to vape more than they would smoke when they first pick up a vape starter kit, including the reduced amount of nicotine absorbed by the body from E-Cigarette vapour compared to the high levels of nicotine absorbed from cigarette smoke. This means you need to vape more to satisfy the nicotine cravings so be sure to get one of the best vape kits UK from SMOKO!

 

When you make the switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping with an E-Cigarette that you may find yourself puffing on your vape more than you smoked. There are several reasons for this; it can be affected by the type of vape device you use – so be sure to check out the best vape kits available - the nicotine content of the e-liquid you vape and the type of nicotine used in your e-liquid.

 

Whether you are concerned about over-vaping or are just curious, read on to find out why you may be vaping more than you smoked!

 

Vaping was invented as a harm reduction method to help smokers quit cigarettes. Tobacco cigarettes contain thousands of harmful chemicals with over 50 known carcinogens and produce more nasty chemicals like tar when the cigarette is burning (1). All these harmful chemicals are inhaled and much is absorbed by the smoker.

 

Instead of using tobacco, vape starter kits will contain a device that has a battery which is used to heat a liquid mixture containing nicotine, known as ‘e-liquid’ or ‘vape juice’. E-liquid contains a balance of vegetable glycerine VG and propylene glycol PG, flavourings, and the all-important nicotine. The mixture is heated by the battery into an aerosol or ‘vapour’ which can be inhaled by the user where the nicotine is then absorbed in the lungs.

 

 

E-Cigarettes and vape kits UK are regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) which holds UK producers of E-Cigarettes and vapes to a high standard (2). This ensures high quality ingredients are used, as well as the exclusion of chemicals known to be harmful.

After assessing the available information, Public Health England’s evidence review found E-Cigarettes to be at least 95% less harmful than smoking! Cancer Research UK’s own study found E-Cigarettes to be around 97% less harmful than smoking, but this isn’t the only positive aspect vaping has over smoking tobacco cigarettes: it’s also much cheaper!

Vaping was designed as a harm reduction method for smokers, and should therefore be compared back to the dangers posed by cigarettes. Many articles cite the fact that E-Cigarettes do produce particulate matter without relating it back to cigarettes; taking Public Health England's stance would lead us to conclude that the particulates present in E-Cigarettes is likely less than 5% of the harmful stuff found in tobacco. Studies also indicate that E-Cigarettes could be up to twice as effective for quitting smoking as other methods!

 

When you grab your vape starter kit, you may find you end up using it more than you smoked and this is absolutely normal. There are several reasons for this.

 

1. Tobacco cigarettes have chemicals added that increase the uptake of nicotine in the body. The damaging cigarette smoke may also increase how much nicotine gets absorbed through the lungs via the damaged areas. In comparison, e-liquid doesn’t contain extra chemicals to increase the uptake of nicotine, which means you need to vape more to get the same satisfaction of the nicotine craving.
2. E-Cigarettes don’t have a natural stopping point – as a cigarette burns down to the butt, there is a natural point to stop smoking. At this point, a smoker’s nicotine receptors are 100% filled so there should be no nicotine craving to speak of. E-Cigarettes do not have this natural stopping point and it isn’t a good idea to treat the end of the refill as your stopping point!
3. Technically, there is no law preventing vaping indoors. While various establishments have rules that treat E-cigarettes like smoking in that they do not allow vaping inside and expect vapers to use smoking areas, it isn’t against the law to do so. This ability to vape inside means that the typical barriers to getting your nicotine from a cigarette – having to go outside or to a specific smoking area – are not there, which can lead to vaping more.
4. E-liquid flavourings are intended to make vaping a more enjoyable choice than smoking a cigarette. This enjoyment of the flavour can lead to vaping more.
5. Not using vape kits UK made e-liquid!

All these reasons could lead to a habit of vaping as often as you can - and habits can be hard to break. If you are asking yourself ‘why am I more addicted to vaping than cigarettes?’ one of the reasons, some or even all of the reasons stated above could be why.

 

 

 

Trying to limit your vaping isn’t a bad idea – knowing how many puffs of vape is equal to a cigarette is useful to know. At SMOKO we advise that 6-7 puffs of a 2% nicotine strength refill using on of our our vape starter kits contains approximately the same amount of nicotine as a tobacco cigarette – and while it is possible to get nicotine poisoning, you are likely to feel a bit rough before you get into any danger, which will likely stop you from suffering a nicotine overdose by encouraging you to stop vaping.

 

Rather than hitting that point of feeling sick, there are some things you can do to exercise some control to help limit how much you vape.

 

1. Choose a high nicotine strength – high nicotine refills cost the same as low nicotine e-liquids and refills, so why not get the best ‘bang for your buck’ and go with the strongest liquid available with your vape starter kit? This will give you the best way to satisfy your cravings in the least amount of puffs, as well as save you some cash!
2. Respect establishments’ vaping rules – whether you are around non-vapers or inside an establishment that doesn’t allow vaping, consider good etiquette. Many of us know the reduced risk from vaping or the lack of second-hand smoke like with cigarettes means that the harm on those around you is eliminated, however both vegetable glycerine and propylene glycol are hygroscopic (they draw water to them) which could impact others around you if you are vaping constantly.
3. Non-flavoured e-liquids are also an option – using your vape as a utility device to help you stop smoking. This may reduce enjoyment but if you have a strong will and determination then eliminating desirable flavours could help you to cut down on your vaping habit. Flavour-free e-liquids appear to produce less particulate matter, so may be even safer (4)!
4. Break the habit - Let your cravings dictate when you vape rather than having your vape in sight and within reach, put it away in a drawer and let your nicotine cravings tell you when to get it out.

 

With so much in the news about illegal vapes (5), how some of the disposable vapes are being marketed towards the youth, and some of the harmful chemicals being found in these disposable vapes, it is important to understand how this is happening and why E-Cigarette retailers like us at SMOKO are a cut above the disposable vape market.

 

Sadly, disposable vapes manage to avoid UK regulation via a loophole that allows all-in-one sealed units from other countries to be sold here. In addition, some brands use bright, colourful packaging and sometimes even use well known sweet brands or cartoon characters that, many argue, feels like they are targeting kids and young teens. When many disposable vape units contain higher than the legal level of 2ml e-liquid and harmful chemicals like diacetyl, it is understandable that many people seem to think that vaping is just as dangerous as smoking (6).

 

In comparison, manufacturers of UK made e-liquids are subject to testing by the MHRA and some hefty fees, so you can have absolute confidence that UK manufactured E-Cigarettes are likely the best vape kits and the safest on the planet! So, when Public Health England say that E-Cigarettes are 95% less harmful than smoking, this doesn’t necessarily apply to imported e-liquids, imported vape kits and disposable vapes.

 

 

The short of it is this: E-Cigarette vapour isn’t as aggressive at getting nicotine into your system as harmful tobacco smoke, which is likely to be the main reason why you may find you vape more than you smoked when you first start using your vape starter kit. The other reasons, like having your vape within reach most of the time and enjoying the flavour can be a factor as well, so be sure to put it out of sight and let your cravings dictate when you use it!

 

If you are a smoker and looking at making the switch to vaping, check out the SMOKO VAPE POD – we have a range of flavours and strengths available for our devices that use rechargeable batteries and pre-filled refills containing our fantastic UK made e-liquid, regulated by the UK’s MHRA so you know you are getting one of the best vape kits that is 95% less harmful than smoking according to Public Health England!

 

Make the switch with the best vape kits UK from SMOKO E-Cigarettes today!