Nicotine | Smoking & Vaping

What We Know

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. Some youth refer to these products by their brand names (Juul, Puffbar, or Sorin for example).
Almost all e-cigarettes (more than 99%) contain nicotine. E-cigarettes and other vape products can also contain other harmful substances besides nicotine.
Youth who start using nicotine-containing vape products may be more likely to smoke cigarettes later in life.
Nicotine can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control.
Nicotine use in the teen years may increase the risk of future addiction to other drugs.

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.
Keep an eye out for tobacco and nicotine products in your home. Not sure what to look for? Visit the Hidden in Plain Sight demonstration.
Encourage your youth to get involved with activities that discourage nicotine and tobacco use.
Set a good example by living nicotine-free. Need help to stop smoking or vaping? Check out our Resources page for free online help.
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.