Let’s bust some myths.
How many “facts” about vaping are empty promises?
People spread info that makes vaping seem less dangerous than it is. But they’re just full of hot air. Get the real truth below.
Myths vs Facts
Myth
Nicotine is just like caffeine.
Fact
Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm the parts of the brain that control mood and learning.
Myth
Vaping is healthier than smoking cigarettes.
Fact
The chemicals in vape juice are linked to cancer, asthma, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Myth
If I vape, I won’t smoke cigarettes.
Fact
Eighth graders who vape are 10 times more likely to eventually smoke cigarettes.
Myth
Vaping doesn’t hurt the people around me.
Fact
When you vape, you inhale aerosol into your lungs. Bystanders breathe this in when you exhale.
Myth
E-cigarettes just produce harmless water vapor.
Fact
Vaping exposes you to diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease.
