Myth: E cigarettes help people quit smoking. Truth: E cigarettes are not a proven safe way to quit. In fact, users may become addicted to both traditional and electronic tobacco products. Choose health. Say E cigarettes gain attention in schools amid rise in popularity The Washington Post HealthMatch Vaping may be safer than cigarettes, but it's not safe Vaping is on the rise. While e cigarettes don't contain tobacco, they may still contain many of the same toxic and cancer causing chemicals found in regular cigarettes. This includes: Acrolein (weed New E Cigarette Laws Could Drive Some Users to Smoke More Cigarettes Duke Health Electronic cigarettes blessing or curse? The Jerusalem Post