Sunday, March 24, 2024

Drug and Alcohol Facts Week – 5 Fast Facts About VAPING

 


National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) is dedicated to educating parents and teens about the harmful effects of alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs (ATOD) use. Today's focus is on Vaping

*Vaping is NOT just water vapor – it’s highly addictive + may contain cancer-causing chemicals

*Flavoring used in vaping can contain Nicotine, the addictive compound found in tobacco

*Nicotine in any form is highly addictive – some vape pods have as much nicotine as 20 cigarettes

*Vapes may contain harmful heavy metal components and fine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs

 *Inhaling heated vaping solutions into the lungs can cause EVALI, a serious illness that can damage the lungs

💡Learn More💡

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/vaping-devices-electronic-cigarettes


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