The great vape debate: are e cigarettes saving smokers or creating new addicts? Vaping The Guardian Vaping Information Substance Use Prevention Services Youth Services System, Inc. Youth Services System, Inc. Vaping vs. smoking: Long term effects, benefits, and risks Vapes might be less harmful than traditional cigarettes and might help smokers quit smoking, but they are not safe, especially for individuals younger than 25 years old. Plus, much is still unknown