What is vaping?
Vaping is the use of electronic cigarettes. E-cigarettes use a battery to heat up a special liquid that users inhale. This liquid usually contains nicotine and other harmful chemicals.
How does vaping affect me?
There are many health risks associated with the use of e-cigarettes. These include:
- Irreversible lung damage
- Harm to the developing brain
- Cancer
- Weakened immune system
- Increased risk of heart attack or stroke
- Injuries and poisonings
- Anxiety and depression
- Problems with sleeping
- Addiction
- Chronic bronchitis
How do I quit?
There are several ways a person can quit vaping. Consider one or more of the following:
- Talk to your healthcare provider about resources or medication
- Talk to an addiction counselor
- Learn ways to manage withdrawal symptoms
- Visit https://www.thetruth.com/vaping or text DITCHVAPE to 88709 for support and resources
- Visit https://teen.smokefree.gov/quit-vaping and create a quitting plan
Other Resources
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References:
- What’s in an E-Cigarette? | American Lung Association
- E-cigarettes, Vapes and JUULs – What Teens Should Know | American Lung Association
- Effects of Vaping on Teens – Partnership to End Addiction (drugfree.org)
- Vaping: What You Need to Know (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
- Vaping and Quitting | Smoking and Tobacco Use | CDC
