Internist Questions E-Cigarettes

Is the Juul just as addictive as cigarettes?

I found out that my daughter uses a Juul (e-cigarette) and thinks that it's a "cool" thing to use. But i'm trying to tell her that these e-cigarettes are just as bad as cigarettes. She doesn't listen to me though. Can the Juul be just as addictive as cigarettes? What should I do?

2 Answers

Yes, discourage her.
Juul has about t twice as much nicotine as traditional cigarettes and the additives found in them have been shown to bad for the cardiovascular system. Many medical societies have formed calls to action against e-cigarettes due to their harmful effects. I would encourage her to read what the medical profession says about the harmful effects and advice her not to use e-cigarettes.