The best way to answer this question is that it is safer and healthier than smoking weed, both for both you, and those around you that would be exposed to secondhand smoke.  Vaping is not completely without risk while the form of cannabis may determine risk level along with the type of vape.  Remember that oils can contain additives to thin them, create ‘cloud’ and add flavor. Smoking means that combustion products are produced in smoke that are known to have serious health risks, be it cigarettes or weed. Vaping means that the cannabis extract oil content is vaporized at the correct heating temperature and not produced through burning. So your intake is the material you want into your lungs, as a vapor, without many other harmful chemicals associated with smoke.  Now this is not to say that vaporized material is 100 percent safe either, but it can be claimed that is a preferably safer alternative to smoking and there are studies out there to support this. Vaping is now the leading way by choice for users to consume cannabis but there are many forms of cannabis that can be vaped and different types of vaporizers for the purpose. Setting heat levels correctly and buying a verified quality product to vape, without additional harmful materials added, is important. Remember that cannabis oil can have additional components like PEG (propylene glycol) and VG (vegetable glycerin) added to thin the oil and produce cloud, but these additional components are under debate as to there health risk when vaped, though at this time they are viewed as reasonable safe and are not withdrawn as additives. Vaping concentrate and dry herb requires different types of vaporizer devices and it could be claimed that for these forms of cannabis, vaping is definitely a better way to go for health. Wax or concentrates are not usually cut with any oil thinning agent and dry herb gives you the cannabinoids straight from the flower. Advantages to vaping can include: Less smell Faster and stronger onset Easy to use Wastes less cannabis material More affordable (if less cannabis is used and this will offset the cost of the vape) No secondhand smoke Consistent doses Cleaner hit Accessible in more places Some ingredients that may be present in some vaping products that would  not be good for you: Heavy metals ( microscopically small amounts of metal that can shed from heating coils over time) Carcinogenic compounds (additional ingredients used to thin or suspend the active components of cannabis, or to make vapor cloud, may be potentially dangerous as possible cancer-causing compounds when heated – PEG and VG) Ultra-fine particulates: (vaping oils may contain ultra fine particles that can irritate the lungs when inhaled) Additives for flavor: (flavors and terpenoids may cause lung problems, depending on what they are)  Extreme problem that may be associated with excessive vaping can include the following symptoms: Cough Shortness of breath Chest pain Gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Fever Chills Weight Loss Abdominal pain Vaping is a healthier way to go than smoking cannabis, but knowing what you are vaping, using the right vape and avoiding unnecessary and potentially dangerous additives is always a wise approach.  Vaping offers a cleaner, more immediate and more potent affect with the use of less material. Vaping in moderation with a quality vape device is advisable. If you experience health issues from vaping you may need to consider another way of taking or using your cannabis. You can check alternative CBD products that can be taken eaten here: CBD edibles You can check alternative CBD tincture products here: CBD tincture drops