Quote (inkanddagger @ 20 Sep 2019 04:30)

The real issue is that we market things to kids. Candy, clothes, TV shows, amusement parks. We should truly ban fun in the name of protecting kids.

Quote (ofthevoid @ Sep 13 2019 07:35pm)

The proponents make a really strong point which is this targets kids and the young really well.

Vaping became really trendy with people between 10-30. I think that’s problematic considering we don’t know the long term effects.

Between the hundreds of flavors and the fact that it doesn’t produce actual smoke and it uses tech is a bad recipe for usage rates. I really think a lot of the kids vaping today would of never started smoking but they are vaping for some of the above reasons.

Quote (bogie160 @ Oct 12 2019 11:57am)

They're vaping because nicotine feels good, makes you mentally alert, and carries minimal health effects.

Comparing nicotine use to cigarette smoke displays a lack of knowledge on the subject that should probably preclude one from having an opinion on it.

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Nicotine causes a wide range of side effects in most organs and systems.

The circulation of the blood can be affected in the following ways:

an increased clotting tendency, leading to a risk of harmful blood clots
atherosclerosis, in which plaque forms on the artery wall
enlargement of the aorta
Side effects in the brain include:

dizziness and lightheadedness
irregular and disturbed sleep
bad dreams and nightmares
possible blood restriction
In the gastrointestinal system, nicotine can have the following effects:

nausea and vomiting
dry mouth, or xerostomia
indigestion
peptic ulcers
diarrhea
heartburn
The heart can experience the following after taking in nicotine:

changes in heart rate and rhythm
an increase in blood pressure
constrictions and diseases of the coronary artery
an increased risk of stroke
If a woman smokes while pregnant, the following risks are likely in the development of the child:

obesity
high blood pressure
type 2 diabetes
respiratory difficulties
infertility
problems with brain development
behavioral issues
Other effects include:

spasms in the lungs
pneumonia
tremors and pain in the muscles
increase levels of insulin and insulin resistance, contributing to the risk of diabetes
joint pain

Quote (WhirlingDervish @ Oct 12 2019 09:33pm)

I would like to share. If you spend 5 minutes, closing your eyes and picturing smoking a cigarette in your hand; bringing those fingers to your mouth in anticipation, breathing deeply, enjoying the exhale as you imagine smoke. You might realize, you have no idea how to breath and that might be 50%+ the problem. Yes, Thor and Widow if he is still around know what I said. <3

Quote (WhirlingDervish @ Oct 12 2019 08:33pm)

I would like to share. If you spend 5 minutes, closing your eyes and picturing smoking a cigarette in your hand; bringing those fingers to your mouth in anticipation, breathing deeply, enjoying the exhale as you imagine smoke. You might realize, you have no idea how to breath and that might be 50%+ the problem. Yes, Thor and Widow if he is still around know what I said. <3

Quote (EndlessSky @ Oct 12 2019 10:43pm)

Widow passed away a while back.

Its been over three years, goddamn.

Quote (EndlessSky @ Oct 12 2019 07:43pm)

Widow passed away a while back.

Its been over three years, goddamn.