Everything You Need To Know About E-Cigarettes

Think up before you smoke up.

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Electronic cigarettes, or "e-cigs," are a new alternative to traditional smoking. E-cigs popped up in the U.S. around 2007, and the Wall Street Journal now reports that in 2013, the e-cig industry was on track to make nearly $2 billion in sales, almost tripling its 2012 figures. Damn. This electronic method works by heating up nicotine "juice" and converting it into vapor. Proponents of e-cigs argue that the practice is healthier than traditional cigarettes because users are only inhaling water vapor and nicotine. Because e-cigs are new, they're still relatively a mystery. Here is Everything You Need To Know About E-Cigarettes, as it continues to push its way into the mainstream.

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What is an 'e-cig'?

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What is 'e-juice'?

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Should you worry about second hand vapor?

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People think e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking.

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What are the criticisms of e-cigs?

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Are e-cigs healthier than smoking regular cigarettes?

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What are the different kinds of e-cigs?

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How is the e-cig experience different from a regular cigarette?

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Where can I buy e-cigs and how much do they cost?

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What does the future look like for e-cigs?

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