Secondhand vape exposure: Risks and side effects Vaping is often marketed as harmless. Flavoured. Trendy. Safer than smoking. But the reality is far more serious, especially for children and teens. When kids vape, they are inhaling addictive nicotine and I think the message is simple: If you don't smoke, don't start vaping. If you're vaping, don't keep smoking." Full story How Long Does Vape Smoke Stay in the Air? How to Quit Vaping, According to Experts The New York Times Vaping might cut cigarettes, but won't help smokers quit nicotine for good