moral Dile

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Study the Details of the Case

What we know: (If you research facts here, cite them)

· Nicotine is an appetite suppressant

· In addition to nicotine, most e-cigarette products contain and emit numerous potentially toxic substances. (congressional digest)

· Under typical conditions of use, exposure to potentially toxic substances from e-cigarettes is significantly lower compared with combustible tobacco cigarettes. (congressional digest)

· Some chemicals present in e-cigarette aerosols (e.g., formaldehyde, acrolein) are capable of causing DNA damage and mutagenesis (congressional digest)

· E-cigarettes have only been on the market in the United States since 2006, making scientific comparisons between e- cigarettes and combustible tobacco cigarettes about most health effects difficult (congressional digest)

· The U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggested that JUUL use alone may be less harmful than smoking cigarettes or using other types of e-cigarettes, producing lower levels of toxicants including free radicals and carbonyls (Chen-Sankey, Julia Cen, et al).

· Smoking causes a reduced lung capacity.

· Studies have shown that some flavors contain different levels of a chemical called diacetyl that has been linked to a serious lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans (American Cancer Society).

· High amounts of nicotine intake can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

· In certain cases, vaping can cause cough, trouble breathing and chest pain.

· Vaping assists in weight loss

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What we wish we knew (research what you can and cite it; move what you learn to the section above):

· Whether or not e-cigarette use is associated with clinical cardiovascular outcomes (coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease) and subclinical atherosclerosis (carotid intima-media thickness and coronary artery calcification) (congressional digest).

· There is no available evidence whether or not e-cigarette use is associated with intermediate cancer endpoints in human (congressional digest).

· whether or not e-cigarettes cause respiratory diseases in humans (congressional digest).

· If the effects of vaping long term are worse or equal to traditional cigarettes.

· If vaping directly causes any illness/diseases.

Relevant Criteria

Consequences: For vaping

Against vaping

-Extreme appetite/weight loss

-Able to maintain a healthier weight

-Potential exposure to toxic substances

-Bad breath

-Frequent nausea

-More regulated bathroom visits

-Anxiety

-Stress reliever in high stress situations

-A healthier alternative to cigarettes

-Potentially negative health effects later in life

-Large expense monthly

-Decrease in lung capacity

-No underlying concern of vaping effects long term (if not using cigarettes either)

-Weight gain (more snacking)

-Improved breath?

-Less cases of nausea

-Less regulated bathroom visits

-No outlet for stressful situations

-Improved lung capacity

-Save money

-Potentially turn to a less healthy outlet for nicotine cravings (cigarettes)

-Higher stress levels

-Lessened anxiety long term

Obligations: For vaping

Against vaping

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-Keeping track of different vape batteries and chargers

-Buying new JUUL refills every time, the second I run out

-The right to vape for those 21 and older

-Less parts and pieces to constantly be concerned with

-Complete freedom from smoking devices

-Healthier lifestyle?

Moral Ideals: For vaping

Against vaping

-Freedom

-safety

Possible Courses of Action

-I can vape whenever I want, however much I want

-I vape only at select times of the day for the direct benefits and that’s all

-I completely stop using any vaping device or nicotine

-I throw all of my vape products away and don’t allow myself to purchase new ones.

Which Action is Most Ethical?

This is your thesis statement for your essay

I think the most ethical decision would be for me to continue to use vapes, but in moderation. I think the evidence presented of the long-term negative effects of vaping are inconclusive and therefore do not make a good enough case that vaping is indeed just as bad as cigarettes. I say use but in moderation because, there is no doubt that excessive amounts of anything will give you unfavorable results, including vaping. To avoid direct negative effects like nausea, diarrhea and reduced lung capacity, I will begin to set limitations on how often I vape in a day. As of right now, the upsides of using a vape outweigh the ‘potential’ negative ones.

(Connect your decisions back to the Relevant