Michigan Smoking Ban Helps E-Cigarette Business
There is an unintended effect of the recent smoking ban in Michigan. Restaurant owners are noticing that smokers are using the device inside the restaurant as a way to continue to enjoy evenings out without violating the ban. Owners of the establishments in the state have been struggling to find a way to get smokers back into the restaurants and bars in light of the new ban.
The phenomenon is not unique to Michigan, however. All over the world, restaurants and pubs are discovering that the answer to the decreased business because of smoking bans can be resolved with the use of an electronic cigarette.
The device uses a liquid nitrogen cartridge heated in the electronic device to deliver a hit of nicotine to smokers. This satisfies the urge of the smoker for nicotine without using a tobacco product. An electronic cigarette also prevents second hand smoke to other patrons in the pub or restaurant. An e-cigarette does not contain the hundreds of chemicals that are contained in tobacco products.
For business, the device has been a lifesaver in countries that have enacted smoking bans in public places. Many businesses in the UK are even selling the device in the pub to encourage smokers to enjoy their evening out with friends without having to leave to smoke.
Smokers have also discovered that the electronic cigarette costs considerably less than tobacco cigarettes. Once the initial cost of the device is paid, users only have to purchase replacement cartridges or liquid nitrogen to continue to use the e-cigarette. The cost of replacement cartridges is much cheaper than tobacco cigarettes. Over a long period of time, smokers can save a considerable amount of money.
The electronic cigarette also eliminates the odour that comes with smoking. Smokers generally are unaware of the smell of cigarette smoke that is in their clothing and hair, but everyone around them can smell it very strongly. This is especially true of non smokers. The odour gets into clothing, furniture, cars and anywhere else tobacco cigarettes are used. An e-cigarette does not emit any odour, which is another benefit to using the device in restaurants and pubs. Non smokers are not bothered by the lingering smell of smoke when they are out for a night with their smoking friends.
The effect that smoking bans has had on the electronic cigarette and the popularity of the products in recent days has brought out some criticism of the product. Some anti smoking groups question the safety of the device for the smoker. Further testing is needed to determine the long term effects of e-cigarettes, but it does eliminate the hundreds of chemicals that are in tobacco cigarettes.
Whatever the results of the studies that is sure to be done on e-cigarettes, one thing is clear, the electronic cigarette has some great benefits for smokers and non smokers alike. Some smokers have even managed to stop using tobacco cigarettes completely because of the device. The health benefits that can be gained by stopping the use of tobacco cigarettes certainly make the device worthwhile.