If instead of being burned, tobacco is merely heated to a temperature well below the combustion point, its volatile components turn into a vapor that can then be inhaled, while at the same time leaving behind substances like tar in the tobacco
"Tobacco-specific nitrosamines, some of the chemical compounds in thirdhand smoke, are among the most potent carcinogens there are." A January paper in PLOS ONE that used mice to assess the health hazards highlighted the knowledge gap: Although the potential risks attributed to [thirdhand smoke] exposure are increasing, virtually nothing is known about the specific health implications of acute or cumulative exposure
However, if you aren't dismayed by their ignition characteristics, they may be the best option for you
The Fidget Car Lighter is a one-of-a-king gadget that doubles as a lighter, and a fidget toy with beautiful patterns of lighter when spun
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Georgia smokers and vapers could be paying more for their nicotine habit under a pair of bills working their way through the state House