Vaping 'no better' than smoking regular cigarettes The Independent The Independent E cigarettes contain hazardous substances, addictive and harmful Is vaping better than smoking? Ever since e cigs have made it to the market, they've been lauded as safer alternatives to harmful cigarettes offering satisfaction without the carcinogens. But recent skepticism has cast Many people believe that vaping is less harmful than smoking, but that's a common misconception. In fact, in addition to nicotine, vapes can contain toxic chemicals that could be linked to cancer,