For those thinking vaping is a safe bet, don’t say you were not warned: a US government-funded Harvard University study apparently confirmed that dangerous, lung-destroying chemicals are commonly found in the liquids used in electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices, with some of the participating scientists calling for "urgent action". This was also not new, with the results having been released back in December of last year. The study detected the significance presence of diacetyl in e-cigarettes along with 2,3-pentanedione and acetoin. These chemicals “destroy the lungs’ tiniest airways, leading to scar tissue buildup that blocks airflow. It can result in a permanent, sometimes fatal, lung condition known as bronchiolitis obliterans,” according to the study. The research identified 31 toxic compounds emitted by vaporizers. A more recent study published last month in Environmental Science and Technology, also revealed the more one uses the vaporizer, the hotter it gets, the more toxic chemicals get released. The study shows that while e-cigarettes emit fewer toxins than cigarettes, they are not a healthy or harmless alternative. Vaping at this point in time is not something new and is continuing to grow significantly as a trend, with industry regulations having traditionally been few. But these studies are now driving more stringent measures in the EU and the US over their manufacture, according to Tech.Co. In the end, the hard choice of cold turkey may be your one option.