Nicotine | Smoking & Vaping
What We Know
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Nicotine can cause physical addiction and harm adolescent brain development.
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E-cigarettes use a battery to heat a liquid containing nicotine or other substances. They may look like USB drive or regular cigarettes but they also come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
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Almost all e-cigarettes (more than 99%) contain nicotine. E-cigarettes and other vape products can also contain other harmful substances besides nicotine.
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Youth who start using nicotine-containing vape products may be more likely to smoke cigarettes later in life.
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Nicotine can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control.
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Nicotine use in the teen years may increase the risk of future addiction to other drugs.
(Source: CDC.gov Electronic Cigarettes Basic Information page: Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults | CDC) |
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How You Can Help
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Talk to your youth about tobacco and why it is dangerous for them. Need help? Visit Tobacco is Changing or Small Talks for tips on getting the conversation started.
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Encourage your youth to get involved with activities that discourage nicotine and tobacco use.
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Set a good example by living nicotine-free. Need help to stop smoking or vaping? Check out our Resources page for free online help.
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Remind local retailers to keep nicotine-containing products and advertising away from children by displaying products and advertising at least 36 inches off the ground.
Download the Tobacco is Changing Talk and Take Action Fact Sheet. |
What We Know
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|
|
|
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Nicotine can cause physical addiction and harm adolescent brain development.
-
E-cigarettes use a battery to heat a liquid containing nicotine or other substances. They may look like USB drive or regular cigarettes but they also come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
-
Almost all e-cigarettes (more than 99%) contain nicotine. E-cigarettes and other vape products can also contain other harmful substances besides nicotine.
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Youth who start using nicotine-containing vape products may be more likely to smoke cigarettes later in life.
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Nicotine can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control.
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Nicotine use in the teen years may increase the risk of future addiction to other drugs.
(Source: CDC.gov Electronic Cigarettes Basic Information page: Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults | CDC) |
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How You Can Help
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Talk to your youth about tobacco and why it is dangerous for them. Need help? Visit Tobacco is Changing or Small Talks for tips on getting the conversation started.
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Encourage your youth to get involved with activities that discourage nicotine and tobacco use.
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Set a good example by living nicotine-free. Need help to stop smoking or vaping? Check out our Resources page for free online help.
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Remind local retailers to keep nicotine-containing products and advertising away from children by displaying products and advertising at least 36 inches off the ground.
Download the Tobacco is Changing Talk and Take Action Fact Sheet. |
