Learn How Vaping Impacts You
Think about your future health, put yourself first, and live vape-free.
THE HARMS OF VAPING: 5 IMPORTANT FACTS
- Most vapes (or e-cigarettes) contain nicotine which is very addictive.
- Brain changes caused by nicotine can have effects on attention, learning, and memory.
- The heated liquid in vapes can produce toxic chemicals like:
- Propylene glycol – A chemical used in products like antifreeze and paint thinner.
- Cancer-causing chemicals like formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.
- Acrolein – A chemical used to kill weeds and can cause serious lung damage.
- Diacetyl – A chemical linked to a serious lung disease called “popcorn lung.”
- Diethylene glycol – A toxic chemical used in antifreeze that can harm the lungs.
- Heavy metals – Such as nickel, tin, and lead that can harm your lungs
- Benzene – A harmful chemical found in car exhaust.
- People who vape may experience coughing, wheezing, vomiting, headaches, and dizziness.
- Most vapes deliver high amounts of nicotine. Taking in too much nicotine can result in poisoning which is a known trigger for seizures.
Additional Resources for Health Impacts
Know the Risks
Includes resources such as a parent tip sheet, healthcare provider conversation card, and FAQs. Resources are also available in Spanish.
Includes resources such as a parent tip sheet, healthcare provider conversation card, and FAQs. Resources are also available in Spanish.
Smoke Free Teen:
Your choice to use tobacco may prevent you from doing the things you want to do in the future. The sooner you quit, the better off you will be.
Your choice to use tobacco may prevent you from doing the things you want to do in the future. The sooner you quit, the better off you will be.
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