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Fact: The adolescent brain is more
vulnerable to addiction. Teens and
tweens are at a higher addiction risk
than adults because the brain continues
to develop through a person’s mid-
twenties. Exposure to nicotine as a teen
can cause short- and long-term effects
on attention, learning, and memory
that promote nicotine addiction.
vulnerable to addiction. Teens and
tweens are at a higher addiction risk
than adults because the brain continues
to develop through a person’s mid-
twenties. Exposure to nicotine as a teen
can cause short- and long-term effects
on attention, learning, and memory
that promote nicotine addiction.
Fact: E-cigarettes are full of
chemicals. Vaping devices contain a
liquid mix of chemicals, some of which
are harmful. Most brands, including
Juul, include nicotine, a highly
addictive chemical. Teens are especially
vulnerable to becoming addicted to
nicotine because their brains are still
developing.
chemicals. Vaping devices contain a
liquid mix of chemicals, some of which
are harmful. Most brands, including
Juul, include nicotine, a highly
addictive chemical. Teens are especially
vulnerable to becoming addicted to
nicotine because their brains are still
developing.
Fact: Vaping devices contain
harmful chemicals. Potentially
harmful chemicals that can be found in
aerosols from vaping devices include
metals like lead, chromium, and nickel.
E-cigarette aerosols may also contain
cancer-causing chemicals, such as
formaldehyde—the same substance used
in funeral homes to preserve bodies.
harmful chemicals. Potentially
harmful chemicals that can be found in
aerosols from vaping devices include
metals like lead, chromium, and nickel.
E-cigarette aerosols may also contain
cancer-causing chemicals, such as
formaldehyde—the same substance used
in funeral homes to preserve bodies.
Fact: Vaping products are addictive.
Research shows that people whose first
tobacco product was flavored are more
likely to become regular tobacco users.
Because of an increasing number of kids
using flavored products, the FDA continues
to crack down on illegal sales to minors
and hold retailers and manufacturers
accountable for marketing practices.
Research shows that people whose first
tobacco product was flavored are more
likely to become regular tobacco users.
Because of an increasing number of kids
using flavored products, the FDA continues
to crack down on illegal sales to minors
and hold retailers and manufacturers
accountable for marketing practices.
Fact: Vaping products have been linked
to deaths. In 2019, serious lung illnesses
broke out across the U.S. Thousands of
people, including many teens and young
adults, got sick after using vaping products,
including e-cigarettes. Some ended up
with permanent lung damage, and multiple
people have died. Federal agencies
continue to investigate the cause or causes.
to deaths. In 2019, serious lung illnesses
broke out across the U.S. Thousands of
people, including many teens and young
adults, got sick after using vaping products,
including e-cigarettes. Some ended up
with permanent lung damage, and multiple
people have died. Federal agencies
continue to investigate the cause or causes.
Fact: Vapes may contain high levels
of nicotine. People who vape may
not realize how much nicotine they
are exposed to. A Juul pod contains
as much nicotine as a whole pack of
tobacco cigarettes.
of nicotine. People who vape may
not realize how much nicotine they
are exposed to. A Juul pod contains
as much nicotine as a whole pack of
tobacco cigarettes.
Fact: Vaping may lead to cigarette
use. Teens who vape are more likely
to start smoking tobacco cigarettes
than those who don’t. One reason may
be that they’ve become addicted to
nicotine.
use. Teens who vape are more likely
to start smoking tobacco cigarettes
than those who don’t. One reason may
be that they’ve become addicted to
nicotine.
Fact: Vaping can harm your lungs.
When a person puffs an e-cigarette,
it causes a battery to heat the liquid
in the device. The heat releases the
chemicals in the liquid, turning it into
a vapor-like aerosol that the person
breathes in. Breathing in this aerosol
exposes your lungs to a chemical
mixture that may cause lung injury.
When a person puffs an e-cigarette,
it causes a battery to heat the liquid
in the device. The heat releases the
chemicals in the liquid, turning it into
a vapor-like aerosol that the person
breathes in. Breathing in this aerosol
exposes your lungs to a chemical
mixture that may cause lung injury.