Myth Buster: Vaping is the worse thing ever

So far this year 12 people died as a result of vaping. So, this has some people saying it is an epidemic. Is it really an epidemic? Let's put this in perspective.

I will keep this simple. About 3,000 people die each year as a result of asthma. About 120,000 die every year as a result of COPD. So, to say vaping is an epidemic is poppycock.

Look, I am in no way endorsing vaping. It's not a good idea to inhale fumes that no one is sure what's in them. To make efforts to prevent kids from vaping, that's fine.

But to scare people who could benefit from vaping away from vaping? That I think is a stinky idea. No pun intended.

You have 12 million U.S. adults who currently smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking is linked to so many horrible things.

Vaping was created to give people who smoke a viable alternative. All it contains is nicotine and fumes. Nicotine is the most addictive substance on earth. That's not to take away anything from Heroine or Cocaine. But, it's very addictive.

But, nicotine itself is not harmful other than that. All it does it get people addicted to cigarettes. What is harmful are the 4,000 plus chemicals in cigarette smoke. It's these chemicals that cause so much harm to their body's.

Currently, the FDA is investigating the cause of those 12 deaths due to vaping. It's investigating the few e-cigarettes that blew up. So far, it looks like it's the result of one specific substance stuffed into e-cigarettes. We'll see how this investigation turns out.

In the meantime, if vaping can help people who smoke get away from these 4,000 plus harmful chemicals, that's great. Don't take away the viable alternative to vape for those who yearn for a viable option to help them quit.