The use of vape sticks and electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) is becoming very popular as a replacement for traditional tobacco smoking.
The vape stick, vape pen, e-cig, or electronic cigarette, uses a vape liquid, known as e-liquid or vape juice, based on propylene glycol (PG), or a thicker vegetable glycerine (VG), with a set percentage of pure nicotine, and a wide range of flavours from tobacco substitutes, to a range of food.
The e-liquid is heated to produce an aerosol, or vapor, that is inhaled, delivering the nicotine in the same way as a cigarette, but without all the other nasty chemicals associated with tobacco.
E-cigarettes come in a wide range of sizes and types, from small self contained units similar in size to a real cigarette, refillable vape sticks with a range of tank sizes, to 'drippers' that allow complete customisation and the dripping of the e-liquid directly onto the heating element prior to inhalation.
Where to buy vape sticks and e-cigs
There has been an explosion of e-cig and vaping shops on the high street, and online stores opening to supply the needs of the vaping community. E-cigarettes, e-juice, and diy materials can all be found online.