It’s just water and flavoring.
Fact: Vaping devices get their flavors from chemicals. Diacetyl, a buttery flavor, has been linked to serious lung disease. Some flavoring may be safe to eat in food, but inhaling chemicals can harm your lungs. Other chemicals in vapes include formaldehyde, lead and benzene.
I won’t become addicted.
Fact: The majority of vapes contain nicotine, even those that advertise as nicotine free. Some popular vaping devices contain as much nicotine as 20 cigarettes. Young people are more susceptible to nicotine addiction because their brains are not fully developed. Nicotine exposure during the teen years can disrupt normal brain development. It can also have long-lasting effects, like increased impulsivity and mood disorders.
Nicotine isn’t bad for you.
Fact: Nicotine exposure during the teen years can disrupt normal brain development. It can have long lasting effects, like increased impulsivity and mood disorders.