Pods, mods, pod mods? How are they different and what does each one do?
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In just a short amount of time, the vape has evolved greatly from its initial basic design and is now available in a wide variety of options. Read through this list of different vape devices to learn about the different designs and features that are out there.
Things You Should Know
- People who are new to vaping tend to like cigalikes and vape pens since the designs are simple and intuitive.
- Pods allow you to vape a wider variety of flavors and substances, and they are incredibly compact.
- Mods offer the most customization options for users and will typically last much longer than other types.
- Pod mods combine the easily refillable e-liquid cartridges from pod systems and the high-performing components of mods.
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Warnings
- Vaping, like smoking, has known health risks. Emerging data suggests links to chronic lung disease and asthma.[9]⧼thumbs_response⧽
- E-cigarettes can contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive chemical.[10]⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Cannabidiol (CBD) is not addictive.[11] However, it can cause side effects such as dry mouth, diarrhea, reduced appetite, drowsiness, and fatigue. It can also interact with other medications you may be taking and reduce their effectiveness.[12]⧼thumbs_response⧽
- THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, can lead to impaired thinking and produces a “high” when vaped.[13]⧼thumbs_response⧽
- As of December 31, 2022, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have passed legislation prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to underaged persons.[14] The minimum age you have to be to vape varies by state, falling between 18 and 21 years old depending on where you live.[15]⧼thumbs_response⧽
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References
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/pdfs/ecigarette-or-vaping-products-visual-dictionary-508.pdf
- ↑ https://campusweb.myunion.edu/ICS/icsfs/What_is_a_vape_pen_and_how_does_it_work.pdf?target=316d0845-d2f4-4310-a6d7-e6fa4cd765a0
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/pdfs/ecigarette-or-vaping-products-visual-dictionary-508.pdf
- ↑ https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/tobacco/ecigarettes/injury/docs/devicedictionary.pdf
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/pdfs/ecigarette-or-vaping-products-visual-dictionary-508.pdf
- ↑ https://vapingdaily.com/regulated-mods-vs-mech-mods-comparison/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/4Q0ujDFVIak?t=172
- ↑ https://youtu.be/4Q0ujDFVIak?t=249
- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/5-truths-you-need-to-know-about-vaping
- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/5-truths-you-need-to-know-about-vaping
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/is-cbd-safe-and-effective/faq-20446700
- ↑ https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/how-does-marijuana-produce-its-effects
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/statesystem/factsheets/ecigarette/ECigarette.html
- ↑ https://www.publichealthlawcenter.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/States-with-Laws-Restricting-Youth-Access-to-ECigarettes-Dec15-2022.pdf
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