The illusion
"It's not as bad as smoking."
The reality
Nicotine
Nicotine affects how our brains function, which can lead to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
48%
…of teenagers who vape are more likely to develop asthma than those who don't.
What does it really do?
The two main risks of vaping are nicotine addiction and exposure to toxic, carcinogenic substances.
E-liquids
E-liquids hide the truth
Liquids are mainly composed of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, flavors (tobacco and unflavored since October 2023) and nicotine.
Toxic ingredients
Electronic cigarette aerosols contain heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, nickel, tin and copper.
Risks
Repeated vaping can lead to throat and trachea irritations and increase the likelihood of contracting the flu.
Vaping increases the risk of cold sore transmissions and oral fungal infections (i.e., yeast infections).
The nicotine in e-cigarettes throws the brain off balance, potentially leading to mental health problems sush as depression and anxiety.
Find all the answers to your questions about vaping here.
