These electronic devices heat tobacco at a much lower temperature than cigarettes — eliminating combustion and smoke — and releasing a nicotine-containing vapour.
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CANADIANS SHOULD KNOW OF ALL THEIR OPTIONS.
We’re committed to leading the way, making the change and helping us all move towards a smoke-free future.
The best option is always to quit nicotine and tobacco use altogether, but smokers who choose not to quit should also be aware that alternatives exist. It is important to remember that these alternatives are not without risk.
They still contain nicotine and are addictive. But, for those adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke, smoke-free alternatives provide an option that does not involve combustion - or "burning" - like smoking a cigarette does.
This eliminates the inhalation of smoke, and as a result, has the potential to significantly reduce the levels of harmful or potentially harmful chemicals caused by combustion
Heated tobacco products
Heated tobacco products
NICOTINE-CONTAINING PRODUCTS
NICOTINE-CONTAINING PRODUCTS
These products, such as vape-pens or e-cigarettes, generate a nicotine containing vapour from a liquid solution — either by heating or through a controlled chemical reaction. They do not contain tobacco and thus eliminate the health risks associated with the ingredient.
Snus
Snus
Snus is a tobacco product made from ground-up tobacco that is placed between the gum and the lip. There is no heating or combustion, making it a smoke-free alternative to cigarettes.
There’s no doubt Canada can be a global leader in reducing the harm caused by smoking, but it requires actionable steps, such as creating policy that differentiates between smoke-free products and cigarettes.
THE WORLD IS CHANGING - IT’S TIME TO CHANGE WITH IT.
