When Is A Cigarette Not A Cigarette

Are you a family member still urging and battling with other members of the household to quit their smoking habits? Sick of them saying they will try to stop smoking, sick of your clothes and your skin smelling constantly of smoke even though you are not a smoker yourself?

Well for you, there may be some light at the end of the smoke filled tunnel. In fact there seems to be much light for all concerned, smokers and non smokers alike.

"Smart Smoker" claim they have an item that looks like a cigarette, feels like a cigarette, smokes like a cigarette but doesn't harm you like a cigarette! In fact Smart Smoker's list of claims is nothing short of remarkable, of which just a few
are:

Legal to smoke in public

No carcinogenic/cancerous toxins

Proven to work with smokers

No tobacco

80% cheaper than real cigarettes

Bold claims indeed! So what is this amazing sounding contraption?

According to Wikipedia an href="">e-cigarette (or electronic cigarette) is a "mechatronic version of a cigarette."

"The device takes the form of a tiny rod which is slightly longer than a normal cigarette. The mouthpiece of the device contains a replaceable cartridge filled with liquid. The main substances contained in the liquid are nicotine and propylene glycol. When the user inhales through the device, the air flow is detected by a sensor. A microprocessor then activates an atomizer or nebulizer which injects tiny droplets of the liquid into the flowing air and vaporises the nicotine. This produces a vapour mist which is inhaled by the user. The addition of propylene glycol to the liquid makes the mist better resemble normal cigarette smoke. The microprocessor also activates an orange LED at the tip to simulate real smoking."

It is also claimed by "Smart Smoker".that this interesting cigarette replacement, is successful in weaning smokers off real cigarettes, healthily reducing the amount of nicotine intake with replaceable cartridges carrying different levels of nicotine with the ultimate goal being a nicotine free cartridge.

If proven then surely this is the future of smoking? Smokers will still be able to satisfy their craving and begin to quit at the same time, not to mention being free to smoke in public once more! Meanwhile non smokers will not be subjected to the poisonous chemicals when their friends and family "light up" If it were to catch on this really could be an exciting and healthy alternative and even contribute to a cleaner, greener environment!
Electronic Cigarettes? I didn't know there was such a thing!