Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-operated devices that people use to inhale an aerosol, which typically contains nicotine (though not always), flavorings, and other chemicals. The device heats an e-liquid into an aerosol or “vapor”. They can resemble traditional tobacco cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, or even everyday items like pens or USB memory sticks. Most e-cigarettes consist of four different components including:

• a cartridge or reservoir, which holds a liquid solution containing varying amounts of nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals• a heating element• a power source• a mouthpiece that the person uses to inhale

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/electronic-cigarettes-e-cigarettes

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/electronic-cigarettes-e-cigarettes

Vaping describes using a device to inhale the aerosolized e-liquid. The heated chemicals in the aerosol create a dense, fog-like cloud that looks similar to tobacco smoke. When heated, the properties of the

e-liquid chemicals change. The aerosol particles can damage the lining of the lungs when inhaled.

What is vaping?

Source: National Jewish Health; https://www.nationaljewish.org/health-insights/health-infographics/e-cigarettes

The Scary Truth About Vaping

What is ane-cigarette?

Highly addictive and can harmbrain development whichcontinues until about age

Ear, eye, and throat irritationare common among users

Recent studies suggest that e-cigarette use can lead to

cardiovascular diseases

The aerosols produced enter into the lungs unfiltered and leave

chemical residue behind

25

5 MILLIONmiddle and high school

students use e-cigarettes

Source: Beaumont Health;https://www.beaumont.org/health-wellness/blogs/dangers-of-vaping

The aerosol can contain harmful substances includingcancer-causing chemicals and heavy metals

Nicotine, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Nickel, Tin, Leadand other harmful chemicals

Teens are more likely to usee-cigarettes than cigarettes

9.5%

8th-grade

14%

10th-grade

16.2%

12th-grade

1 in 4high school

students usese-cigarettes

2X as many boysuse e-cigarettes

as girlsWho’s Using?

What are theyinhaling?

How does it affect the body?

Signs Your Child may be vaping

Increased secrecy

unwillingness to stay home

desire for spicy or salty foods

disappearing money

increased thirst

increased irritability or modd changes

Helpfulresources

https://fightflavoredecigs.org/https://drugfree.org/

https://www.drugabuse.gov/https://mylifemyquit.com/

http://powertotheparent.org/

www.magnoliaisd.org