KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 – University Malaya Specialist Centre consultant psychiatrist and smoking cessation specialist Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin said the use of electronic cigarette or vape is dangerous and it will be effects on the consumer’s health because of the nicotine in its liquid.
“It was more worrying when the dealer mixed the liquid, based on demand by clients without knowing its contents. There is no proof saying that vape is safe for use. In the meantime, we are also worried when the dealer mixes the liquids without knowing it will have adverse effects on the consumer’s health,” he said.
“The enforcement of the law against using vape was necessary to curb the public, specifically youths from starting the smoking habit. There were many thought vape helped hardcore smokers to quit smoking. However, because of the colours and diverse taste offered, vape inadvertently, attracted non-smokers, as well, he said.
ICAPT 2015, which started yesterday, acts as a platform to discuss drug problems and related matters and the type of treatment needed. The National Anti-Drug Agency, Drug Prevention Association of Malaysia and local and international lecturers and researchers were among its participants.
