Year: 2025

Wax pens and dab pens—portable devices used to vaporize cannabis concentrates like wax, shatter, budder, or live resin—are often marketed as cleaner, stronger, and safer than smoking. The reality is far more complex. These devices can expose users to extreme THC levels, toxic byproducts, respiratory injury, addiction risks, and long-term health consequences, many of which are still being studied. Below is a comprehensive, evidence-informed overview of the dangers associated with wax and dab pens. 1. Extremely High THC Levels (Overdose & Mental Health Risks) Concentrates commonly contain 60–95% THC, compared with ~10–20% in flower. High doses increase the risk of: Panic attacks, paranoia, and severe anxiety Acute psychosis and hallucinations Memory impairment and reduced executive function Triggering or worsening schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression Tolerance rises quickly, pushing users to consume more. Key risk: Users often inhale far more…

As smokers and ex-smokers, we know what it's like to be bombarded with  quit smoking products or stop smoking programs. Wading through all of the various tools, techniques and smoking cessation products can be overwhelming, especially if you are in the middle of the stressful withdrawal process. So we decided to put together a clear-cut selection of the best quit smoking aids on the market. Just remmeber that this is not a ranked list, you may have to try a few before you find the tool that works for you. So withour further adieu, here is our list: 1. Electronic Cigarettes E-cigarettes come in two main forms; the first, a nicotine-containing e-cigarette, and the second, an e-cigarette that has no nicotine but still creates the vapor. For individuals who have difficulty with…

Cigarettes are one of the main causes of preventable deaths world over. Use of tobacco in the form of cigarettes has many adverse health effects. Though cigarettes make you feel relaxed for a short period, they are doing more harm to your body in the long run. After using cigarettes for a long period of time the smoker will feel that they are more tired and by that time most the damages might have occurred in the body. Reduces the Efficiency of Lungs One of the main reasons for the smokers to feel tired is that their body may not be receiving enough oxygen due to the damages caused by the cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke contains various toxins, including tar which affect the cleaning process of the lungs by sticking…

It is hard to believe that electronic cigarettes have been around since 2003! Ok, well.. they were in China in 2003 but still, I think most people would be surprised to learn how long they have been around. Today there are so many varieties and models available that it makes your head spin thinking of what you might want or need if you are shopping. One of the popular variants is the three-piece electronic cigarette. These models consist of a battery, an atomizer, and the cartridge or tank. The three-piece e-cig was for a long time the typical method of vaping. This was due in large part to the style of the construction at that time. Manufacturers assumed that in order for the consumer to want to use them that…

In the past seven or eight decades, numerous laws have been passed banning smoking in certain parts of the country. Each state has their own set of laws regarding smoking allowances. Some outlaw cigarette use completely in public spaces, whereas other allow for limited use in certain areas, such as bars or clubs. The federal government has almost completely banned cigarettes from flights and television ads. There are getting to be fewer and fewer outlets left for smokers to feel included and to enjoy their habit. But is there still room for smokers in the public or anywhere for that matter? Let’s look at both sides of the debate. The Case for Smoking The main argument against a ban on smoking is that people should be allowed to do what…

Convection and conduction are two different ways of heating things. In general terms, conduction involves passing heat around an item to heat it up. Convection requires that a heating element or heat source touch the item to be heated. So what does this mean for vaporizers? How Conduction Works in Vaporizers Most modern vaporizers use conduction to heat whatever is put inside them. This is because it generally allows for more precise temperature control. The intensity of the heat waves can be increased or decreased with a touch of a button, and the resulting change is nearly instantaneous. Popular vaporizers like the Volcano use the conduction method. The other advantage of using conduction is that it helps to avoid combustion. The point of using a vaporizer rather than a cigarette, joint…

Before we talk about the side effects of marijuana, let’s get to know what this most commonly used illicit drug in America actually is and how it works. Marijuana, weed, cannabis, hashish, bud, skunk, ganja, ‘erb and so many other names are used for the naturally occurring substance that has been used for hundreds of years as a relaxant or a mild hallucinogenic. Marijuana is actually a Spanish word and refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems or seeds of a hemp plant known as Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana users age distribution One of most active ingredients of marijuana is Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly referred to as THC, which has the potential for making humans high. When THC enters the blood, its mind-altering capabilities come into action pretty quickly. THC and some other…

Electronic cigarettes can be confusing to many people, especially because the information about them is a little hard to come by. We have all heard about the health benefits and the varieties of flavors available, but some people might be thrown off by terms like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin. But these are actually the components that make up the e-liquid used in electronic cigarettes. Read on to find out more about what differentiates these two compounds and why some people choose one over the other. About Electronic Cigarettes Before we can differentiate between some of the ingredients in an electronic cigarette, it can help to have a better understanding of how an e-cig works.  With most e-cigs, you have a few internal components- a battery, an atomizer and a tank.…

Of all the possible long term risks associated with smoking, lung cancer is one of the best known. And lung cancer is such a talked-about risk of smoking for a reason: not only is it a very common link, it’s also one of the most serious. Risk Factors Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for lung cancer. About 174,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year, about 85 to 90 percent of which happen to people who had long term exposure to tobacco smoke. Although most of these people are active smokers at the time they’re diagnosed, some are also former smokers. Cigarette smoke contains more than 60 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. People may think that only smokers get lung cancer, but it’s not…

Slogans that Encourage You to Quit Smoking For those looking to quit smoking and find some support and encouragement, the catchy phrases of anti-smoking slogans can help. These short and often witty sayings can give people the boost they need to realize the dangers of smoking and start on the path to giving up their addiction. We’ll break down some of the most common or most popular phrases and slogans and look at how they can help people to quit smoking. Be smart, don’t start- This is one of the most common slogans, and it is mostly aimed at kids and teenagers, those most likely to encounter peer pressure. The slogan plays on the notion that intelligent people wouldn’t get sucked into the smoking trap. You’re a fool if you think smoking…