January 18th 2024.
Natasha Lyonne, beloved star of Orange is the New Black, recently issued a warning to both vape users and smokers alike. The 44-year-old actress, known for her iconic raspy voice, revealed that she has been smoking the equivalent of 40 cigarettes a day since making the switch from traditional cigarettes to vapes in an effort to quit her lifelong smoking habit.
Fans were shocked by Natasha's decision to quit smoking, as she has been synonymous with the habit since her rise to fame in But I'm A Cheerleader and the American Pie franchise. However, she recognized the negative impact that smoking was having on her health and made the decision to quit last year.
But quitting vaping has proven to be a challenge for Natasha, who admits that she is struggling to completely kick the habit. In a recent post on X, the actress warned her followers, "I've quit quitting vaping. Quitting cigarettes was a big enough swing for a while. Pretty sure I'm smoking the equivalent of 40 packs a day now instead of 4. No bueno. Take it from your grandfather, keep your lungs clean, kids."
While e-cigarettes were initially seen as a way to help smokers wean off traditional cigarettes, they have now become a health crisis in their own right. The NHS states that vaping is safer than smoking due to the absence of tar and carbon monoxide, but the long-term effects are still unclear. In fact, Natasha pointed out that her vape was actually causing her to consume more nicotine than she did when she smoked cigarettes. This is concerning, especially with the prevalence of illegal vapes on the market that may contain even more nicotine and other harmful substances.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has even called for a ban on disposable vapes, citing the alarming rise in youth vaping and its potential harmful effects on children. It's clear that more research needs to be done on the safety and regulation of vapes, as they have only been around for about 20 years.
With the rise in popularity of vaping, there is a lot of misinformation out there about its safety and regulation. Here are some common myths about vapes compared to traditional cigarettes:
- Vapes are not harmful: While they may be 95% less harmful than cigarettes for those who are already smokers, starting to vape without having previously smoked is still harmful and can have unknown side effects. Recent studies have linked vaping to chronic lung disease and asthma.
- Vapes are not regulated: There are some restrictions in place for vapes, similar to those for cigarettes, but there are still a concerning number of illegal vapes on the market that are accessible to children. This is a huge concern, as vaping can lead to addiction and other health issues.
- Vapes are less addictive: While there may be less nicotine in vapes compared to cigarettes, the amount of vaping and the strength of the nicotine can make them just as addictive. For example, one disposable vape per day is equivalent to smoking 20 cigarettes, which can result in even stronger addiction.
The bright packaging and sweet flavors of vapes have made them not just a tool for quitting smoking, but also a trend among teenagers and children. Unfortunately, many young people are unaware of the potential consequences and risks associated with vaping. As a relatively new product, more research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of vaping.
Despite the controversy surrounding vapes, the NHS still acknowledges their potential for helping smokers quit, but only under the guidance of a healthcare professional. As for Natasha, she has her own reasons for wanting to quit smoking and vaping. In an interview with People, she shared, "I think a lot of it has to do with, like, I just feel like, you know, I still want to write and direct movies. I still want to get to make more seasons of Poker Face. I want to get to have more life."
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