ASHES, Vol. 17(9) Are vaping and smoking similar, in terms of quitting? BASIS (The Brief Addiction Science Information Source) Vape vs Smoking Different Clouds, Same Storm? by Saleb Moujeb Medium Many people turn to vaping, thinking it's a safer alternative to smoking. However, this belief is misleading and potentially harmful. This #NationalLungMonth, let us acknowledge that vaping is not risk free and can Vaping vs. Smoking: Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?