Vape vs Smoking Different Clouds, Same Storm? by Saleb Moujeb Medium Vaping vs. Smoking: Which One Will Kill You Faster? Dr. Zembroski ? () Although often promoted as safer than traditional cigarettes, e cigarettes still harm the body in many ways. 1. Health Risks Most vapes contain nicotine, ASHES, Vol. 17(9) Are vaping and smoking similar, in terms of quitting? BASIS (The Brief Addiction Science Information Source)