Quote Originally Posted by rotciv View Post
it doesnt heklp you quit smoking. it containds the same addictive substance found in real cigarettes-- NICOTINE. it only vaporizes it and claims that using this you dont inhale the carcinogens found in real cigarettes anymore, but it doesnt tell you that due to the vaporizing effect, it also produces its own carcinogens.
Here are some anecdotal reports of people who have finally stopped smoking and switched to vaping. I hope it will open your mind to the possibilities of vaping:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...ccess-stories/
i'm a smoker also and a doctor too. i want to stop smoking and almost tried this e cigarette but after researching... DI BALE NA LANG. Best way to stop is still going cold turkey..
I agree that quitting cold turkey is the best method, and as you can see from the article below, most would also believe this is so.

Cold turkey

What is it?

"Cold turkey" means to give up smoking there and then, without the help of any medical aids and purely by using your own willpower and strength of mind.

How does it work?

The "cold turkey" method involves setting a date to give up smoking and then not smoking from that day onwards. You will have to cope with the withdrawal symptoms and prepare yourself mentally in order to be able to resist the temptation to smoke again. Some people just decide one day to stop smoking, although they may have been thinking about it for a while.

What is the success rate?

This is probably the most popular and quickest method of giving up smoking, although it is not the most successful. On the other hand, giving up smoking "cold turkey" style is an amazing achievement and most people will feel extremely proud of themselves if they manage to stop smoking using this method. Unfortunately the success rate is only between 5 - 10%. This means that out of every 100 people who give up smoking, only 5 - 10 of them will still not be smoking a year later.

Is this method safe?

Going "cold turkey" is extremely safe, as no other chemicals or drugs are involved. This is the safest method of giving up smoking and it is also the cheapest.

Are there any side effects?

There are no side effects of giving up smoking solely by using your willpower, although at times your sanity might take a turn for the worse.

What are the advantages of using this method?


  • It is extremely inexpensive (you might have to stock up on chewing gum etc).
  • You are not putting any other chemicals or drugs into your body.
  • It is easy and doesn't involve a lot of planning.
  • You will not have to go to meetings, to the chemist, to the doctor etc.
  • You will begin to feel the benefits on your health immediately.
  • If you are successful it will boost your confidence and you will be able to manage anything.

Are there any disadvantages?


  • The first few weeks will be incredibly tough.
  • The withdrawal symptoms will be more severe using this method.
  • The chances of success are quite low.
  • This is the most challenging method.
  • You must be completely motivated and determined to stop if you want to succeed.

Sad thing about this method is the very low success rate. What do you advise to patients who don't have the necessary will power/ support group-- Just continue smoking cigarettes because e-cigarettes don't have the necessary data on its safety yet? Would inhaling vegetable glycerine/Propylene Glycol plus flavors and nicotine be worse than inhaling conventional cigarette's 4000 chemicals and 40 carcinogens?

I say advise patients on the ways of quitting smoking: cold turkey, NRTs, nicotine tapering, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, etc.. and if it still doesn't work, let him have the option of using e-cigs and advising him that this is a fairly new technology and long-term side effects are not yet identified conclusively.

I say that we give patients all their options and explain to them all the advantages/disadvantages.

I dislike doctors who force their opinions on their patients.
Give them their options then let them decide for themselves.