Blogs
09 March 2020
Sheffield Tobacco Control Strategy 2017- 2022
Overview
Sheffield City Council and partners are currently refreshing the Tobacco Control Strategy for 2017-2022.
Why Smoking?
Smoking is still the biggest killer in the UK and is the biggest cause of health inequalities between rich and poor [i] . We have made good progress in tackling tobacco both nationally and locally however we cannot say the job is done when we still have approximately 79,260 [ii] smokers in the city. Tobacco kills 16 people per...
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01 March 2020
How bad is nicotine for your body.
We all know what nicotine is right? It's the addictive substance found in tobacco. It's a little like caffeine and cocaine as in it it’s a alkaloid and contains nitrogen. It gives you a bit of a 'high' and raises your heart rate. But even though we all know what it is there are a lot of misconceptions about what it actualy does to our bodies and if it can actually harm us.
One of the biggest questions is 'does nicotene causes cancer?'...
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07 February 2020
IBVTA responds to ITV 'Is Your Vape Safe'
Last night ITV aired a programme called 'How safe is your vape'. The 30 min documentary contained a lot of... Continue Reading03 February 2020
New Year - New Prices
For over 12 years Mirage has delivered quality products. We have... Continue Reading07 January 2019
Should I get a Mech Mod
When we look at mods, we're finding ourselves asking a straightforward question - regulated or mech mod? As a topic, it involves a lot of debate in the community - people are always arguing about which is better and what is more useful to... Continue Reading18 December 2018
Understanding Nic Salts
Nic Salts - Your Handy Guide So, Nic Salts. As a trend, they've taken over a lot of the vaping community already. As starter kits are currently rapidly becoming much more pod oriented, it's not uncommon to see nic salts around... Continue Reading11 December 2018
Smok R-Kiss Kit Review
In the advent of rebuildables and high wattage sub-ohm mechanical devices taking massive leaps forward in terms of design and functionality, many well known companies who produce more common kits and mods have also begun to take these... Continue Reading04 December 2018
How to clean your vape mod
How to Clean and Look After Your Vape Mod Vape mods are great, aren’t they? However, cleaning your device isn’t always easy. There’s often no pre-set instructions on what to do, which is why a guide would be... Continue Reading03 December 2018
Voopoo Drag 2 Kit Review
Today, there are many very well-rounded sub-ohm mods and kits available to buy and choose from. One of the most acclaimed devices to appear over the last twelve months in the eyes of users and critics alike was Voopoo’s highly... Continue Reading27 November 2018
