Effects of Nicotine
The Brain Change
Nicotine is especially harmful for kids, literally changing the way their brain develops. Immediate and long-term effects can include mood disorders, greater inability to focus, lower impulse control, depression, and anxiety.
Highly Addictive
Decades of research shows that nicotine is as addictive as heroin, putting vapers at risk of addiction within days of first use.
A Dangerous Experiment
Studies show that teens who start with e-cigarettes are more likely to try regular cigarettes, alcohol, and other substances.
Young people who use e-cigarettes are 7x more likely to become smokers.
Over 38K Utah teens have tried e-cigarettes.
Almost 70% of Utah teens who vape also use alcohol.
Health Effects
A Deadly Cocktail
E-cigarettes contain nicotine, heavy metals and toxic chemicals, including formaldehyde. These chemicals can cause lung disease, as well as cardiovascular disease.
A New Lung Disease Linked To Vaping
Learn more about EVALI and how the vaping epidemic is increasing the urgency for healthcare professionals researching health effects.
E-Cigarettes Aren’t Safe for Most People
According to the CDC, if used as a complete substitute for regular cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products, e-cigarettes have the potential to benefit adult smokers who are not pregnant. However, e-cigarettes are not safe for youth, young adults, and pregnant women, as well as adults who do not currently use tobacco products.
Vaping isn’t Effective for Quitting Smoking
You Can Quit
When it comes to quitting tobacco, the U.S. Surgeon General and the CDC have reported that using vapes isn’t an effective way to quit. There are better ways to quit, like getting support from an Online Coach, the Quit Line (1-800-QUIT-NOW), a custom quit plan, or Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) can triple your chances of quitting successfully. If you’re looking to quit, we’re ready to help.
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