Electronic cigarettes have quietly become the “light of salvation” in the hearts of many smokers as if they were a key to unlock the door away from the temptation of traditional cigarettes. These pioneers are convinced that, compared to the tar, carbon monoxide and other harmful substances contained in the smoke, e-cigarettes, with their relatively mild posture, greatly reduce the burden on the respiratory system and cardiovascular system, and have become a gentle companion on their journey to quit smoking.

The prudent voices of experts ring like alarm bells, reminding us that e-cigarettes, this seemingly refreshing oasis, are not a completely harmless utopia. A month ago, Nancy decided to embark on a journey away from e-cigarettes, and the end of that journey was a wonderful transformation that she never expected. In just 1 month, as if the magic of time had worked on her, a series of amazing changes quietly blossomed. Among them, the most striking was the magnificent transformation of Nancy's skin. At one time, nicotine attacks made her skin lose its former lustre, fine lines and darkness creeping onto her cheeks as if the years had mercilessly accelerated her pace. But since saying goodbye to e-cigarettes, her skin exudes a healthy glow from the inside out, with fine lines gradually fading away, replaced by fullness and elasticity, as if every inch of her skin is telling the joy of rebirth.

Once upon a time, Nancy always loved to blame her “bad mood” on insufficient sleep time, as if every second of the night was against her, stealing her due vitality and lustre. At that time, she was surrounded by endless darkness, even if the sun shone during the day, there was always a haze lingering in her heart. E-cigarettes, which she once regarded as a short-lived escape from the troubles of reality, had unconsciously become another shackle that bound her freedom. But today, everything is different. Nancy has finally found the key that unlocks the door to sleep, allowing the mind to soar free in the quiet of the night. Without the intrusion of e-cigarettes, her world has become incredibly peaceful, and each night feels like the gentlest embrace in the universe, allowing her to sleep peacefully.

Although electronic cigarettes are considered to be “far less harmful than smoking” in some aspects, it is by no means a flawless land. It is like a mysterious traveller wearing a veil. Although the risks hidden under the veil have been greatly reduced compared to traditional tobacco, there are still many unknown and potential dangers peeping out from behind the thin veil. Especially those common side effects, such as dry mouth, throat irritation, and shortness of breath, they are like mischievous elves hidden behind the electronic smoke, jumping out from time to time, reminding people: that even the pursue healthy alternatives, but also need to be treated with caution.

Although many people initially regarded e-cigarettes as a “life preserver” from the constraints of traditional cigarettes, they embarked on this seemingly bright path to quitting smoking with a bright vision of a healthy life. However, the reality is a jaw-dropping way to reverse the script - more and more e-cigarette users find themselves in another more profound vortex, e-cigarette addiction has quietly become more difficult than cigarettes. This phenomenon, as if a carefully planned game of fog, so that people in the pursuit of health at the same time, unknowingly lost their way. E-cigarettes, which were once regarded as a synonym for “harm reduction”, are now a more insidious and irresistible way, quietly eroding people's will and health.

More worrying is that the use of electronic cigarettes compared to cigarettes, its boundaries seem to be more blurred and extensive. It is not restricted by indoor no-smoking zones, can be easily shared at friends' gatherings, and can even be seen in certain public places. This ubiquitous convenience is almost an unfettered indulgence in the fleeting pleasures of e-cigarettes. As a result, we are witnessing a disturbing trend: e-cigarettes, which were originally expected to be a smoking cessation tool, have now become a new kind of dependence, a kind of “digital tobacco” that is more difficult to get rid of. It's like an invisible net that quietly entangles people.

（Writer：Weink）