Electronic cigarettes helping people in Carroll County

For most people, it's very hard to stop smoking, but now there's a relatively new product that's proving wildly successful, even for heavy smokers.
Electronic cigarettes contain no tobacco, so the slight amount of "smoke" from the filter end is actually a harmless, odorless vapor. The end of the "cigarette" where the tobacco would normally be is the rechargeable battery, and the "filter" generates the vapor and the flavor.
The reason these e-cigs, as they're called, are so successful is because you have a prop you can "smoke." There is a huge selection of flavors , including chocolate, vanilla, coffee, cola, strawberry, peppermint and more, as well as a variety of tobacco-flavored blends. You can choose the amount of nicotine in the filter, from a high of between 16 and 24 milligrams, down to no nicotine at all. And, it's likely people won't gain weight, or as much, when quitting because of the nicotine.
There are lots of radio and email offers for free kits, but of course, there's a catch. You'll receive a free kit, for a postage and handling fee, but you'll also be signed up for a monthly shipment, which can cost about $70 or more. And, many of the brands don't have interchangeable filters. There are adapters, but they're hard to find, and that's another expense and a nuisance.
Safe Smoke is a cart, located in the center of the main aisle of TownMall of Westminster near the Dick's Sports entrance. Not only can the employees answer all of your questions about V2 cigs, but it's the top-rated brand.
There are disposable plastic tips, so smokers can try a V2 cig and sample different flavors before buying. If you're still not sure you want to invest in a kit, buy a disposable e-cig for $8.99, plus tax. One type is equivalent to about two regular packs of cigarettes and another is equivalent to about three.
Most accessories are available individually, but kits make it easier to get what you want. Kits start at about $59.99 and include the basics. The premium kit retails for about $159.99 and contains almost every accessory imaginable, plus five packs of five cartridges each, in your choice of flavors. Each cartridge is roughly equivalent to two packs of cigarettes, so a five-pack equals a carton.
Accessories include two-, three- or five-hour batteries; a battery attached to a USB cord, which can be attached to a car or wall charger; regular or long V2 cig cases; a case that can be charged and will then charge up to three batteries, one at a time, while you're on the go; wall chargers with USB plugs; car chargers and more.
Refill cartridge packs sell for $12.95 - quite a difference from the price of a carton of cigarettes - and each time you purchase one, you'll receive a punch on a card. After your tenth purchase, you'll receive a free pack of five cartridges.