The illusion
"It's just water vapor."
The reality
4x
…more likely to start smoking cigarettes if you vape.
90%
…of young people who vape do so with an e-liquid containing nicotine.
What is vaping?
Vapes, pods, mods… all these devices are designed to do the same thing: heat up a liquid to produce an aerosol. Despite what the product name suggests, there is no water “vapor” in vaping products.
Nicotine
How much nicotine is in e-liquids?
While manufacturers give an indication, it’s impossible to actually know the exact nicotine concentration of e-liquids.
How quickly can one become addicted?
Addiction can happen faster than you think. In Canada, one millilitre of e-liquid can contain up to 20 mg of nicotine. In a capsule, this amount translates to what’s found in around half a packet of cigarettes.
Is vaping a gateway to cigarettes?
Vaping quadruples your chances of becoming a cigarette smoker.
The risks
Flavours target young people.
Inhaling toxic and carcinogenic chemicals.
Developing a nicotine addiction.
Find all the answers to your questions about vaping here.
