While they may be slightly less harmful to the lungs and bodies of those who use them, electronic cigarettes still pose a substantial risk to the health of the user. E-cigarettes function in a different way than traditional cigarettes, but they can still contain nicotine and cause serious damage to the lungs. There has not been the opportunity for the study of the long-term risks of using electronic cigarettes, so the claims that they are not detrimental are unfounded. All in all, cigarettes are dangerous in any form, whether it be technological or