E-VAPES - what are they and their side effects

What are e-vapes? 

These devices are battery operated and consist of an atomizer and a container/cartridge. The atomizer present in this machine is responsible for heating the liquid present in the container - the vapor the user inhales. Using this appliance is just as harmful as smoking a cigarette, however, electronic vapes have been known to be useful in helping people quit tobacco smoke. The liquid present in these e-vapes contain a dose of the nicotine which is highly addictive and can affect the developing brains of teenagers and young adults. Thus, this is an electronic device that contributes to smoking. The e-vapes that are convinced to be "nicotine-free" have also been found to have nicotine in them. 

Nicotine is a highly addictive alkaloid (organic compounds of plants that have a psychological impact on the human body) and is produced in the night shade family of plants.  

Disadvantages (Several factors you weren't aware of):

E-vapes happen to be surrounded with numerous drawbacks. Nicotine is both a sedative and stimulant and has an atrocious influence on teenagers and young adults as they end up being strong addicts of this drug. Moreover, the substances found in an e-vape are also known to have an increased probability of cancer.

In addition to this, as these devices contain batteries and are power-driven, explosions have been reported while charging these gadgets due to weak, fallible batteries and accidental exposure to the liquid has caused contamination in children and adults. Furthermore, the use of nicotine releases adrenaline, glucose and increases the heart rate effecting the heart, hormones, breathing activity and blood pressure.

Side-effects after the withdrawal of nicotine:

Where there are disadvantages regarding the consumption of nicotine, there are just as many cons. Withdrawal of nicotine may result in increased blood clotting tendency, enlargement of the aorta resulting in the blood pressure increasing than usual but may also result in a plaque in the artery wall, hence reducing the blood flow. Moreover, the elimination of this substance may also effects one's sleeping pattern as it may cause disturbed sleep and nightmares which further leads to a negative impact on the health of the individual, There's also an increased risk of heartburn, heart strokes and change in heart rate and rhythm.

finally, the vape shops that have opened up in Karachi (and other areas) have really diverted the attention of teenagers and young adults towards nicotine and e-vapes. In my opinion, an open place for such an act is an invite to not only the teenagers but all kinds of age groups as it contains elements that seem attractive and addictive but in real life are poison to your own body. This is not something that should be promoted by opening up shops one after another instead this is something that should be taken strict action against to save the precious lives around us.