About our project
Smokers know the stats — we know how dangerous smoking is — but we also know how hard it is to quit smoking. We’ve tried everything — abstinence, patches, gum, & Chantix!
There’s no easy way to stop using nicotine — but now, there IS an alternative. The Nicotine Dispensary System (NDS) I sell, e-cigarettes, help people gradually reduce their cravings and are used as a substitute for tobacco cigarettes, instead of a complementary therapy.
It took me only four months to quit after having smoked a pack a day for over 5 years. My name is Dave and I’m asking you to assist me in helping others to find this great alternative — electronic cigarettes.
The Stats
More deaths are caused each year by tobacco use than by all deaths from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries, suicides, and murders combined.
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.
E-Cigarettes— A Solution for Smokers
E-cigarettes allow people to get their nicotine fix without inhaling smoke or the 4000 chemicals that are in tobacco cigarettes. E-cigarettes contain no tobacco, smoke, tar or carcinogens – the most detrimental components of standard cigarettes.
The e-cigarettes I sell utilize Totally Wicked’s e-liquid, made of nicotine, flavoring and diluent. Totally Wicked is a UK based company — I am an authorized re-seller for them.
I have an electronic cigarette to fit anyone’s habit. For example, those who smoke a pack a day start off with e-cigarettes in which the fluid is 18mg. After some time, they have the option to reduce their nicotine intake.
The Proof: Testimonials and Numbers
I’ve had many people complain to me that other e-cigarettes itched their throat or made it sore. Some people have said they miss the robust flavor and smell of tobacco.
Most of my customers have come to me because someone they knew was using my product. I believe word of mouth is evidence of how great these products are. To see just some of my customers, visit my Facebook page!
Or see this video, made by one of my customers, about his experience using the Totally Wicked e-liquid.
The Benefits of E-Cigarettes
For research on the benefits of electronic cigarettes, you can:
- Consider the debate by reading this article in Medical News Today.
- Read this article in the New York Times about the e-cigarette debate and it’s review of an Italian study
- Peruse this article in Health Guidance OR…
- View this Video or read this article, both by Dr. Farsalinos
About E-Liquid
The e-liquid comes in a variety of different flavors and strengths (mg/ml).
For example, if a cigarette package states that there is 1.8% of nicotine in the product, it means that each cigarette contains 18mg of nicotine. Therefore in a pack of 20 cigarettes there is a total of 36mg of nicotine. In comparison, an e-liquid of 18mg/ml strength denotes that there is 18mg of nicotine in each milliliter of fluid. Therefore if you were to ‘vape’ 1ml of this fluid then it would contain the same amount of nicotine as in 10 1.8mg conventional cigarettes. More experienced users are now often referring to the percentage of nicotine in the solution.
Why I’m Raising Money
I currently own a small store in Fort Pierce, Florida at which I sell these e-cigarettes. The problem is, my store is off the beaten path and I don’t get to meet enough of the people I know I can help. A few days out of the month, I sell (and donate a portion of) my products at the local VA Hospital or go to sporting events and set up a booth, but this isn’t enough.
I would like to use the money raised here to:
- Set up a website to expand my customer base. I’ve already purchased the domain: www.betobaccofree.co
- Distribute these e-cigarettes to other stores that have better locations and a wider selection of products
- Create promotional and informational flyers and materials to be placed in bars, stores, and gas stations
Your Ideas & Requests
Please get in touch with me. My Facebook page has information and pictures of all the products I sell, as well as the community of those using the products and trying to quit! Check out our photos to be introduced to them all.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButtsOut
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Have a question?
If the info above does not help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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