There are a couple of misguided beliefs about e-cigarettes I would like to discuss. Although some is speculation, much of this opinion piece is based on research and law. Myth 1: It doesn’t matter if an e-cigarette contains nicotine or not, they will be regulated the same. Busted? Currently the FDA is fighting in Federal [...]

A new study from Tel Aviv University (published at American Friends Tel Aviv University and republished at Science Daily) shows why many Nicotine Replacement Therapies such as nicotine gum and patches are ineffective.  Not surprisingly to many e-smokers, the study found that the actual habit of smoking was the root of their urge to smoke, [...]

This is the follow up paper to the clinical trial done by Dr. Eissenberg on the electronic cigarette. This new research article was completed by Andrea R Vansickel, Caroline O. Cobb, Michael, F. Weaver, and Thomas E. Eissenberg. They evaluated the electronic cigarette for the amount of nicotine it delivered (16 to 18 mg/ml cartridges [...]

As we continue to grow as a company we also continue to expand our product selection. And although our most popular e-liquid is our USA made in tobacco and menthol flavors, we have had some requests for more flavor options. So in addition to the cherry flavor we have been testing, we now also offer [...]

The information below on the electronic cigarette, chemical change, physical change, propylene glycol, glycerol, flavorings, water, nicotine and other components of e-liquid is given to pose questions, not answers. We encourage all to read the linked articles and testing to form their own opinions. The information was compiled from online sources. We encourage readers, especially [...]

Many long time smokers who have decided to give the electronic cigarette a try have questions about what they need to get started. The most popular choice is the Instead Electronic Cigarette kit with American made e-liquid. This kit has everything you need to start e-smoking. It comes with 2 batteries, 2 atomizers, 1 charger [...]

Starting today, for a limited time, we are running a special on our American made e-liquid. Buy any 2 bottles of American e-liquid and receive a 3rd bottle for free! To take advantage of this special, simply type in the order comments section “3 for 2” along with the flavor and nicotine level of your [...]

Although the majority of our customers prefer our American made e-liquid, we do have some vapers who prefer the taste of our imported e-liquid. For this reason, we have restocked our supply of imported e-liquid to include both tobacco and menthol flavor in a variety of nicotine levels. We have also updated our store so [...]

Sen. Terry Link, a democrat in the Illinois State Senate has introduced a Bill that would take the electronic cigarette away as an option for long time smokers. If SB3174 passes, the electronic cigarette that contains nicotine would not be allowed to be sold in Illinois until such time that it is FDA approved as [...]

As we mention in an earlier post, the American Association of Public Health Physicians has submitted two petitions to the FDA. The first asks the FDA to classify electronic cigarettes as reduced harm tobacco products. The second asks the FDA to hold a follow-up press conference to amend statements made at their July 22nd, 2009 [...]

We believe vaping, like smoking, is an adult activity. Therefore we do have some restrictions and policies for all those looking to purchase the Instead brand electronic cigarette. Please read the points below before purchasing to ensure that you understand our policies. 1) You must be of legal smoking age to use this website or [...]

Due to pressure by certain State Attorney Generals and State Legislation enacted regarding the sale of electronic cigarettes we will NOT ship e-liquid or cartridges containing NICOTINE to the state(s) listed below. We WILL continue to sell our kits, electronic cigarette batteries, atomizer, chargers, accessories, and zero nicotine e-liquid and cartridges to all states. Please [...]

Joel L. Nitzkin, MD, MPH, DPA, Chair, Tobacco Control Task Force, American Association of Public Health Physicians (AAPHP) has created two petitions and sent them to the FDA. The first argues that the FDA should classify the electronic cigarette as a reduced harm tobacco product and abandon the idea that it is a new drug. [...]

“They are as effective at nicotine delivery as puffing on an unlit cigarette,” said Dr. Thomas Eissenberg, from the Virginia Commonwelth University’s Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies. This quote was from a CNN article titled “Study: ‘Electronic cigarettes’ don’t deliver”. This article was apparently released before the actual study was released. When available, we [...]

The Utah State Legislature is considering two Bills both of which target the electronic cigarette. These Bills will not both be passed in their current form as they contradict each other, however if either gets passed they will effect adult access to electronic cigarettes in Utah. The first Bill, H.B. 88 – ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE RESTRICTIONS [...]

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom has opened up the discussion about making all non tobacco nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, a pharmaceutical. Specifically they are looking to make manufacturers of these nicotine products apply for a medicines Marketing Authorisation (MA) before marketing the products in the UK. Obtaining [...]

I was in our local Mall the other day and ran into an electronic cigarette kiosk. Curiosity killed the cat as the old saying goes, so I stopped in to hear what the salesperson had to say. The first thing that caught my attention was the claim that one could quit smoking with the electronic [...]

The question is ‘What kind of regulation?’ Some opponents of electronic cigarettes have stated they believe those who manufacturer and sell electronic cigarettes are trying to skirt regulation by the FDA. They ask “why don’t they just go through the normal NRT process like the nicotine gum or patch?”. I will answer these questions from [...]

On October 1st, we had reported in our blog post Tobacco Kills. E-Cigarettes, Not Sure. So Smoke Tobacco, Siobhan DeLancey, Press Officer at FDA, stated: “There are no long-term studies on the health effects of just nicotine, minus the tobacco component. We know what smoking tobacco does to the body over the long term,” DeLancey [...]

Smoking bans have been popping up across the United States for over a decade now. There is evidence on both sides regarding the harmful affects of second hand smoke. Some studies show that second hand smoke is detrimental to those around the smoker and some studies have shown that with proper air ventilation, second hand [...]