If you are anything like myself, this title definitely grabs your attention. You are probably asking yourself “How are these three subjects related?” According to the Tennessee Department of Health (TDOH), the use of e-cigarettes can lead to date rape and is as addicting as heroin. This report out of the TDOH also states that the use of e-cigs cause popcorn lung , which is a myth that has been debunked by scientists and many other vape advocates.

“Persons should not use ENDS devices offered to them by friends or acquaintances to prevent the spread of illness; more importantly, ENDS can be delivery systems for incapacitating agents such as gamma butyrolactone, GBL, more commonly known as the date rape drug. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Association, victims of date rape drugs are frequently not aware of ingesting the drug, which is a central nervous system depressant and may cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, loss of inhibition, memory loss and visual disturbance. High doses will cause unconsciousness, seizures, severe respiratory distress, coma and death. Due to induced memory loss, a victim may not be aware of an attack until many hours after it occurred.”

The Truth

While there have been many more reports of date rape drugs being used in alcoholic drinks and combustible cigarettes, why is vaping being targeted? Yes, if there is a will, there is a way. Any person who is sh***y enough to actually use date rape is going to find new and creative ways to do so. It should not fall back on the vaping industry!

HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Fake News Destroying Vaping Industry

More Ridiculousness

The TDOH goes on to imply that regular use of e-cigs turns the user into a nicotine addict with the same appearance and actions of someone who shoots heroin or uses cocaine?!

“People should remember that the primary ingredient of ENDS devices is nicotine, an addictive drug that induces a range of effects on the body and can be toxic. According to the CDC, nicotine dependence is the most common form of chemical dependence in the United States; research suggests it is as addictive as heroin, cocaine or alcohol.”

I am really wondering where this information is coming from, considering there are studies that show nicotine has the same general effect on the body as caffeine, not heroin or cocaine. When tested, e-juice has a fraction of the nicotine contained in combustible cigarettes.

Did You Know?

Did you know that many foods contain nicotine? Foods such as: Tomatoes, potatoes, green peppers, etc. actually contain nicotine! You never hear public health officials bring this information to light, but they want to tell you how bad and addictive nicotine is? So does eating potatoes and green peppers and tomatoes also addict you to nicotine and make you look like you use heroin? This “Public Health” advisory sounds completely ridiculous and seems like they are just trying to demonize vaping. Do you agree or disagree?

If you would like to read the full TDOH article,

click here

!

The Vaping industry is pretty acclimated to these false, ridiculous claims coming from random government agencies and anti-vaping advocates, but coming from a health department is absolutely unbelievable! According to the TDOH report, electronic nicotine delivery products (ENDs) can be used for sexual criminal activity when intentionally laced with Gamma Butyrolactone, otherwise known as GBL or the “Date Rape” drug. This is what the report states: