Often smokers are not informed enough about vaping, despite the fact that they could benefit greatly from it. Here are two things every smoker should know about e-cigarettes.

Vaping saves a fortune compared to traditional smoking

Many smokers dismiss the idea of switching to vaping because they see the initial cost of the kit (usually starting at 20 to 30 euros) and compare it to the cost of a pack of cigarettes. But this is a mistake. A refillable electronic cigarette is not a disposable product like cigarettes: once purchased, if you keep it stocked with liquid and spare parts, it can last for years. The initial cost of the kit will pay for itself in a few days; spend that initial amount on the kit and e-liquid now, and then when you have to get the next bottle of liquid, the cost of which starts at 4 to 5 euros you will have already saved the cost of four or five packs of cigarettes. Even with a little trial and error to find the equipment and flavors that work best, you can save quite a bit of money already in the first few months.

Quit smoking or switch to vaping?

Some argue that e-cigarettes do not help smokers quit, while others insist that they do. However, in our opinion, the real question is different.

Quitting smoking is a difficult task. Most smokers have tried to do it at least once before, using patches, chewing gum, hypnotherapy or other known techniques, but most of these attempts fail. Many scientists have put forward various theories as to why it is so difficult to quit smoking, but they tend to overlook one basic fact: most smokers do not really want to quit, because they view smoking as an irresistible pleasure.

Moreover, the language that is used toward smokers does not help at all. They are told that they “should quit” smoking because it is wrong, but who wants to quit doing something they enjoy? This is precisely why quitting smoking is so difficult. Those who have already quit know that for a long time, sometimes even for years, they feel like something is missing in their lives.

Traditional smoking cessation aids, such as nicotine gum, are designed to make quitting what you like easier. Electronic cigarettes, on the other hand, are different. They do not require you to stop doing something, but to do it in a better and advanced way.

It is true that early electronic cigarettes were not very satisfying compared to traditional cigarettes, but technology has made many advances in recent years. A modern electronic cigarette, set up correctly and filled with a good liquid, is a whole different story. Not only can it be an acceptable substitute for the regular cigarette, but it can be even better! You can customize the amount of nicotine you want, choose from a wide range of delicious flavors, and personalize the whole experience so that it is exactly how you prefer it. It is also more socially acceptable and, as we have seen above, cheaper.