Tobacco & Vapes
Don’t be fooled: there’s no safe or healthy way to consume tobacco and nicotine products.
E-cigarette use is growing, especially among youth.
Many users see vaping as a “safer” alternative to cigarette smoking.
However, e-cigarettes typically contain a range of potentially harmful chemicals, including carcinogens and metal particles, as well as flavorings and addictive nicotine.
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Short-Term Effects
An immediate adrenaline rush increases the blood pressure and heart rate.
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Long-Term Effects
Harmful to nearly every organ in the body, smoking is the #1 preventable cause of premature death.
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Nicotine Addiction & Withdrawal
Changes in the smoker's brain circuits make nicotine especially difficult to quit.