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Electronic Cigarettes

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

• Electronic cigarettes or vapes are devices that heat a liquid and produce aerosol
• All electronic cigarettes have a battery, heating element and a place to hold the liquid

Appeal of Vaping

APPEAL

• It is commonly thought by people to be safer than cigarettes or cigars
• Cigarette users sometimes use vaping to stop smoking

Nicotine

NICOTINE

• Nicotine is a chemical contained in most vape and e-cigarette products
• It is the fourth most addictive drug
• It is bad for people with heart conditions

Other Effects

OTHER EFFECTS

• In teenagers and young adults, it can damage brain function
• In young people, it can increase the likelihood of becoming a lifelong addict