The cost of a pack of cigarettes has risen pretty steadily over the last few years. Some of the cost can be attributed to inflation, but most of it can be blamed on increasing taxes. The federal tax for example was increased $0.39 to $1.01 per pack in 2009. In FY 2015, the Obama Administration is proposing another hike to $1.95 per pack. Taxes... Read More
With All the Concern over Diacetyl, EverSmoke Confirms their E-liquids are Diacetyl Free
In recent weeks, the major discussions surrounding electronic cigarettes deals with the addition of a chemical called diacetyl. Diacetyl is a chemical compound used to give foods a buttery flavor and while it is perfectly safe to eat, inhaling it is another story. Given that diacetyl can cause harm if inhaled, media outlets (especially those... Read More
Japan Study Claims E-Cigs Have More Carcinogens than Traditional Cigarettes
A study commissioned by the Japanese Health Ministry claims that e-cig liquid, which is vaporized and inhaled, contains as much as 10 times the amount of cancer-causing substances. The study claims to have found chemicals like formaldehyde and acetaldehyde in various forms of e-liquid. Although this study doesn’t bode well for the alternative... Read More