Cigarettes and Marijuana and have been used
for centuries, but only recently has the process of vaporizing these substances become popular.
So, what does science have to say about this technology? Is it actually better for you? When smoking normally, the heat from fire
causes substances to change from a solid state to a vapor. In cigarettes, this releases nicotine
which is absorbed into your bloodstream through the lungs, causing increased heart rate, constricted
blood vessels, release of dopamine in the brain and feelings of alertness. But because
nicotine is a stimulant, once it’s no longer present you crash and crave more, which ultimately
leads to addiction in many people. In the case of marijuana, the active component THC
is aerosolized and follows the same pathway into your body, but with different effects
which we explain in our video “Your Brain on Marijuana” here. Smoking only takes 6 seconds for the active
compounds to reach your nervous system, unlike chewing tobacco or eating edible marijuana
which takes much more time, BUT you have to inhale smoke in the process. This smoke consist
of partially burned particles which creates tar in your body, has cancer causing effects,
blackens teeth and destroys taste buds. This is where vaping comes in. If you can heat the active components enough
to become aerosolized without starting a combustion reaction with the other compounds, then you
theoretically get fast effects without the damage of smoke inhalation. Vaping typically
involves a glass or metal chamber which has an electrical current passing through it – this
way it can heat to a controlled temperature creating a vapor with minimal combustion,
meaning you inhale much less smoke. For marijuana users, vaporizers have become
popular as the plant material can be heated to a specific temperature – usually between
185-210 degrees celsius – allowing just the THC containing vapor to be extracted. For
e-cigarettes, using a liquid solution instead of dried tobacco has become popular; this
e-liquid contains water, nicotine, a base and occasionally flavourings, and vaporizes
at a much lower temperature. But this is where things get tricky. The “e-liquid” contains a base similar
to that used in cosmetics and food which helps maintain moisture without creating sogginess.
One common base called propylene glycol, which is also used in theatrical smoke, is known
to cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory infections. So what’s going to happen after
prolonged inhalation in e-cigarettes? Scientists are still studying these effects, and even
though in America the FDA has given the seal of approval, much is still unknown. E-liquid can also differ greatly between manufacturers
with barely any regulation for additives. Some have been found to contain diacetyl,
a chemical that is known to give butter its “buttery” taste. Inhalation of this chemical
can lead to scarring in the lungs known as “Popcorn Lung”, named after hundreds of
workers inhaled the chemical in a microwaveable popcorn factory and suffered irreversible
lung damage. This is an example of how the lack of quality control in e-cigarettes should
be a significant concern. But, current evidence does indicate that vaporizers
administer nicotine with far less adverse effects due to decreased carcinogenic products
and smoke inhalation. But less harmful does not mean safe. E-cigarettes with added flavouring
(such as blueberry or grape) have been found to contain other harmful chemicals. And second
hand smoke is still an issue; exhaled particles from vaporizers known as “ultrafine particles”
are known to affect pulmonary health. Others are worried that because these “e-cigs”
are deemed healthier that they are becoming more appealing for young people. A study reported
that continued use of e-cigarettes for teens in grade 6 – 12 had increased from 6% – 20%
over 3 years. On the other hand, much of the information
we have on the adverse effects of smoking comes from long term studies, with cancers
appearing much later life. Since vaporizer use is relatively new we simply don’t have
the same access to longitudinal studies. So we’ll wait to see what the future brings. Special thanks to audible for supporting this
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lmao I like how this vid is 4:20 long
Lol look how long the video is
But the real question is…
What is the length of the video?
Anyone realised the vid ends at 4:20 ?
This video is 420
1:08
Why do you have weed in your pocket?
Lmao it 4:20 minutes long.
The video ends at 420, coincidence? I think not!
Check out how long the vid is…coincidence? I think not.
Can I get 420 likes on this comment 🙂
Lol 4:20 minutes
CAN 👏 WE 👏 TAKE 👏 A 👏 SEC 👏 TO 👏 THAT 👏 THIS 👏 VIDEO 👏 IS 👏 4 👏 MINUTES 👏 TWENTY 👏 SECONDS 👏
The video is 4:20 minutes
Videos 4:20 long
You vape using saliva
Sometimes this video is so stupidly obvious it makes me cringe. Like vaping us so much better. Not maybe better because there's evidence for it. IT IS BETTER. Like are you trying to confuse or scare people? Pathetic. Your video on the mathematical existence of god made even less since. Just stop. Please ✋
Doesn’t matter is it is smoking or vaping they are both bad for you.
This video is 4:20 minutes
ASAP SCIENCE ARE BLAZING IT
Wow what are the odds that the video is 4:20 long
Anyone esle notice the video was 4 20 long
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Never gonna ****ing smoke or vape
But weed was made as a medical plant
It's ironic how this videos about smoking and vaping with the video length being 4:20
This guys is talking abt weed, and stuff like that. And the video is 4:20
The time this takes
There is no scientific or medical evidence that vaping causes popcorn lung..
Remember kids,don't smoke weed.
Drink it
4 min 20 s
Well you have my respect sir
Video is 4:20 long
love how the video is 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
Moral of the story
Read more
Notice how this video is 4:20 minutes long
make it all illegal
I’ve given up on vaping. It’s just one big headache having to deal with inefficient poorly made overpriced equipment constantly. Felt like a damn tweaker always messing with them.
So kids that’s why we should not do drugs
3:17 thats the stuff lil jimmy!
Vape or smoking is the same, it's carcinogenic
Watching while vaping
Your facts need further research
the video is 4:20 long
It’s kinda scary to think about. There’s been so many times where something dangerous became a trend and they didn’t know until later. Like tanning butter, glow in the dark paint, cigarettes, and possibly vape. Something people don’t talk about often is the DDT epidemic that took place decades ago in the United States. It was the first main pesticide and before Americans knew it wasn’t fit for human inhalation, it was spraying in masses. They resulted in the decrease in population of many different species. Bald eagles were put on the endangered list because the DDT caused the female eagles to somehow lay eggs with abnormally thin egg shells. So when the female bird would sit on the eggs, they would crack. It’s not something people talk about but should be taught in high school science. If vape is similar to DDT then I worry for what unknown effects it may cause on our generations to come.
Nice video length
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Lmao this vid is 4 min and 20 seconds 😂😂
God smoking is so awful. Glad I stuck with heroin and ketamine
Watches video
Checks runtime
Well done guys. Well done.
1:40 thx bro;)
Ive settled with the good ole essential oil pens, they make you happy and help with anxiety and all that, and have no nicotine or other chemicals like diactyl
me watching this while vaping
This video is 4 minutes and 20 seconds 420, ironic to the topic of the video
but dose any body know of some safe brands or safest
Here's the sum of the vid
Vaping if BeTtEr than smoking
Bruh the vid is 4:20 long
I don’t use that much propylene glycol lol I use 80/20
Wait, what?
I cannot understand a word you said
Omg when he says "about" I just realized he's Canadian! Dat accent!
Tecarine HS-H
NEW LUNG ILLNESS LINKED TO VAPING IN THE US
Over 100 cases of a lung illness which is new to the knowledge of health professionals are reported in the US. It is associated with vaping and e-cigarettes. A large number of patients are teens and young adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the health departments of California, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin have confirmed cases of this pulmonary illness.
READ MORE :
https://www.beyondpinkworld.com/news/health-wellness/new-lung-illness-vaping-us-6332
New Lung Illness Linked To Vaping In The US
Over 100 cases of a lung illness which is new to the knowledge of health professionals are reported in the US. It is associated with vaping and e-cigarettes. A large number of patients are teens and young adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the health departments of California, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin have confirmed cases of this pulmonary illness.
READ MORE :
https://www.beyondpinkworld.com/news/health-wellness/new-lung-illness-vaping-us-6332
I saw somewhere vaping killing many teens.
nice 4:20
I dont trust any of them
Update? Based on recent studies?
I have been smoking cigarettes for 2 days but I stopped
Can’t spell healthcare without THC 👀👀
Why cant people understand, it is simply flavoured water that is heated to make steam, like a tea pot. 0 percent nicotine, it is simply 100% safe! And it also doesn't stick to you like smoke. It is just something that relaxes you.. but then people say even if there is nothing wrong with it, it is fun so it is addictive so people say to much of anything is bad for you, not true bro, if it isn't harmful in any type of way.. there is nothing wrong with it!
This are the amount of people who agree:
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I dont know why but I'm watching while seshing