U.K. Study: E-Cigs Aren’t A Nicotine Addiction Gateway

A study published in March by the Action on Smoking and Health organization has found evidence that electronic cigarettes are not serving as the gateway to nicotine addiction that some opponents claim. Indeed, as already appeared evident, most electronic cigarette users were current or ex-smokers and were using the products as a way to cut down on or quit smoking. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a consortium of anti-tobacco pressure groups. Despite many organizations like ASH falling decidedly against electronic cigarettes, it appears ASH is more willing to do the research and determine an appropriate course of action for the products based on fact and evidence — rather than a lack thereof. ASH put out a document in March on electronic cigarettes that was surprisingly balanced in its presentation. Among other things, the document claimed there is little evidence of use by those who have never smoked or by children. It even goes on to say that it does not consider it appropriate to include e-cigarettes under smokefree regulations. Read On