Okay, we will start this piece with a little spoiler – the answer is yes, yes they are. But, it’s more complicated than a simple answer like that. It is not safe for children. Nicotine is not generally a harmful chemical, but it is harmful to developing bodies as it can stunt growth and cause underdevelopment of certain organs and even certain neural paths. However, for an adult body that is fully mature, nicotine itself isn’t actually all that harmful. It is highly addictive, which is arguably a problem, but it doesn’t do any physical long-term harm to the body.
Granted, in high concentrations, nicotine is a harmful chemical, historically having been used as a form of pest control. However, the amount of concentrated nicotine necessary to become toxic is extremely higher than what is available in vapes or cigarettes alike. Most nicotine vapes have a nicotine dosage of about 5 mg, a very low dosage comparable to a cigarette. Lower amounts of nicotine
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