As e-cigarette shops seem to be sprouting up around Walnut Creek lately it got me wondering what people think of these nicotine delivery gadgets. Just yesterday the New York Times had an article about a rise seen in e-cigarette usage among middle and high school students which you can read here. One possible reason is the various flavors that are available such as Pina Colada and cherry which are banned in traditional cigarettes.
Do you think e-cigarettes are a positive influence that helps smokers quit and eliminates second hand smoke for others, or is this a gateway for children to become addicted to nicotine?