Vaping is NOT safer than smoking! It's time to debunk the myths around vaping. Many think e cigarettes are a harmless alternative to traditional cigarettes, but research proves otherwise. Vaping can still Myth: E cigarettes help people quit smoking. Truth: E cigarettes are not a proven safe way to quit. In fact, users may become addicted to both traditional and electronic tobacco products. Choose health. Say Is Vaping Better Than Smoking? American Heart Association E cigarettes potentially harmful: PET imaging shows greater lung inflammation in e cigarette users than cigarette smokers EurekAlert! Vapes are commonly used as a way to stop smoking but it could have a huge unexpected risk