Basic information of nicotine:
Definition and source: nicotine, also known as tobacco, is a kind of alkaloids extracted from tobacco. It is the main addiction and dependent component in tobacco. It is a colorless oily object. It has the characteristics of unpleasant and bitter taste. It is highly volatile. It is easy to dissolve in water and alcohol. It is easily absorbed by the body through the mouth, nose, bronchus mucosa and skin surface.
The role of the human body: Small doses of nicotine can shrink the human limb's endomas, accelerate heartbeat, increase blood pressure, breathe rapidly, changes mental condition, and promote platelet condensation. When the smoker inhaled nicotine, the concentration of nicotine in the blood increases and will feel excited. However, over time, the concentration of nicotine in the blood decreases, and the smoker will desire to smoke to restore its concentration and cause tobacco addiction.
Harm: Long -term inhalation of nicotine may lead to optic neuropathy, with visual decline, vision defect, and even blindness; it may also cause dysfunctional dysfunction, diarrhea, abdominal distension, constipation, nausea, indigestion and other symptoms. It also increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, tumors, etc. Excessive inhalation of nicotine can cause poisoning and even death.
Nicotine in electronic cigarettes:
Existence: The main components of the smoke liquid of electronic cigarettes include nicotine, propylene glycol, and glycerin. Most electronic cigarette products contain nicotine. The purpose is to simulate the smoking experience of traditional cigarettes and meet the user's demand for nicotine.
Differences: Different brands and different models of electronic cigarettes have different nicotine contents. The nicotine content of some electronic cigarettes is high, even higher than ordinary cigarettes.
Inhalation method and influence: Electronic cigarettes make the electronic smoke liquid atomization into gas -soluble by the human body by heating atomization system. This method of inhalation makes nicotine enter the human body more quickly, which will also make people addicted, and the gas solids produced by electronic cigarettes may contain heavy metal elements such as tin and copper, which has potential harm to human health.
The relationship between electronic cigarettes and smoking quit:
Error cognition: Many people think that electronic cigarettes can be used as alternatives to quit smoking, but in fact this view is inaccurate. Although electronic cigarettes have reduced harmful substances such as tarot oil produced by traditional cigarettes to a certain extent, nicotine is still addictive and cannot effectively help smokers to quit smoking addiction.
The correct method of quitting smoking: For those who want to quit smoking, reasonable quit smoking must first be evaluated by tobacco dependence. Smoking addiction is light and moderate, you can use gradually reduced the quit smoking, or nicotine replacement therapy, such as trying nicotine gum; smoking addiction is in the middle and weight, and the use of smoking quit drugs; and smoking addiction is particularly serious, may Psychotherapy is needed.
In terms of supervision:
Domestic regulatory policy: In China, electronic cigarettes are strictly supervised. The state has released a series of policies and regulations such as the Administrative Measures for Electronic Cigarettes to regulate and restrict the production, sales, and transportation of electronic cigarettes to protect public health.
International Supervision Trends: Many countries and regions in the world are also strengthening the supervision of electronic cigarettes, including restrictions and specifications of the composition, sales channels, and use places. It is clear that further research and supervision need to be studied.