Vapes: My Vaping Mistake

Teen Stories Campaign Video (2023 March)
The Effects of Nicotine Exposure
Vapes: Q&A
- Question
  
  How can I tell if I’m addicted to vaping?
  
  Answer
  
  Addiction feels different for every person. Some teens we talked to for “My Vaping Mistake” series reported feeling “shakes in hands,” “nicotine withdrawal headaches every morning,” and “mood swings off the charts.” Others said they felt more anxious and depressed while they were vaping. All of these can be signs of nicotine addiction. If you are not sure how vaping is affecting you, take this quiz to find out. Knowing more can help you decide what to do about it.
- Question
  
  Are vapes better or safer for teens to use than cigarettes or other tobacco products?
  
  Answer
  
  While cigarettes are the deadliest form of tobacco, no tobacco product is safe. Vape aerosol can contain some of the same chemicals found in cigarette smoke, including chromium, formaldehyde, lead, and nickel. And the high level of nicotine in vapes can affect brain function and impact your attention and memory.
- Question
  
  What are the chemicals in vapes?
  
  Answer
  
  The e-liquid in vapes is usually made of propylene glycol, glycerol, nicotine, and flavor chemicals. When heated, the liquid becomes an aerosol, and the aerosol can contain toxic chemicals like acrylonitrile, nickel, and lead.
Metal Particles Found in Vapes
If vaping is affecting your life: my-vaping-mistake
The Aerosol You Inhale

Tobacco isn't just vapes

The Effects of Nicotine Exposure
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Vapes: Q&A
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Metal Particles Found in Vapes
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The Aerosol You Inhale
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Vapes (My Vaping Mistake)

Vapes: My Vaping Mistake

Teen Stories Campaign Video (2023 March)

The Effects of Nicotine Exposure

Vapes: Q&A

Metal Particles Found in Vapes

If vaping is affecting your life: my-vaping-mistake

The Aerosol You Inhale

Tobacco isn't just vapes

Sources

The Effects of Nicotine Exposure

Vapes: Q&A

Metal Particles Found in Vapes

The Aerosol You Inhale