? () Although often promoted as safer than traditional cigarettes, e cigarettes still harm the body in many ways. 1. Health Risks Most vapes contain nicotine, Are vape pens, or e cigarettes, ever the better option? Ohio State Health & Discovery Disposable E Cigarettes More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes UC Davis ASHES, Vol. 17(9) Are vaping and smoking similar, in terms of quitting? BASIS (The Brief Addiction Science Information Source)