FOCUS ON PREVENTION VapingHas SeriousHealthConsequences Contributed by: Carroll County Substance Education Coalition Electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems) are battery-operated devices designed to deliver Coalition Corner of smoke. They can be manufactured to resemble traditional tobacco cigarettes, cigars or pipes, or even everyday items like pens or USB memory sticks; newer devices, such as those with fillable tanks, may look different. More than 250 different e-cigarette brands are currently on the market. Most e-cigarettes consist of three different components, including: a cartridge, which holds a liquid solution containing varying amounts of nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals; a heating device (vaporizer); and a power source (usually a battery). In many e-cigarettes, puffing activates the battery-powered heating device, which vaporizes the liquid in the cartridge. The resulting aerosol or vapor is then inhaled (called vaping). E-cigarettes are designed to simulate the act of tobacco smoking by producing an appealingly flavored aerosol that looks and feels like tobacco smoke and delivers nicotine but with less of the toxic chemicals produced by burning tobacco leaves. Although they do not produce tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes still contain nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug, and recent résearch suggests nicotine exposure may also prime the brain to become addicted to other substances. Also, testing of some e-cigarette products found the vapor to contain CCSEC Start talking BEFORE they start using Kids who learn the risks of drugs known carcinogens and toxic chemicals (such as formaldehyde and from their parents are SIGNIFICANTLY less likely to use drugs According to the 2018 Illinois Youth Survey: acetaldehyde), as well as potentially toxic metal nanoparticles from the vaporizing mechanism. The health consequences of repeated exposure to these chemicals are not yet clear. Some people believe e-cigarette products may help smokers lower nicotine cravings while they are trying to discontinue their tobacco use. However, at this point ít is unclear whether e-cigarettes may be effective as smoking-cessation aids. There is also the possibility they could perpetuate the nicotine addiction and thus interfere with quitting. Early evidence suggests that e-cigarette use may serve as an introductory product for youth who then go on to use other tobacco products, including conventional cigarettes, which are known to cause disease and lead to premature death. A recent study showed that students who have used e-cigarettes by the time they start 9th grade are more likely than others to start smoking traditionál cigarettes and other smokable tobacco products within th next year. E-cigarettes are increasingly popular among teens. Some states have banned sale of e-cigarettes to minors, however, teens continue to order online. Their easy availability (online or via mall kiosks), in addition to their wide array of cartridge flavors (such as coffee, mint, candy, and 1 out of 2 Carroll County tees have used e-cig and vaping products in the tobacco use, the FDA established a rule that purchasers be at least 18 last 30 days uit favors, have helped make them paricularty appealing to his age group. In an effort to help protect the public from the dangers of years of age. For more information on how to encourage drug-free behavior and guide good choices,visit our website at: www.drugfreecarrolicounty.com GET THE FACTS: For information on how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol if you need help talking to your teens contact the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition at 815-244-0063 or email ccsec04@gmail.com. PARENTAL GUIDANCE REOQUIRED PG TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT NOT USING DRUGS FOCUS ON PREVENTION VapingHas SeriousHealthConsequences Contributed by: Carroll County Substance Education Coalition Electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems) are battery-operated devices designed to deliver Coalition Corner of smoke. They can be manufactured to resemble traditional tobacco cigarettes, cigars or pipes, or even everyday items like pens or USB memory sticks; newer devices, such as those with fillable tanks, may look different. More than 250 different e-cigarette brands are currently on the market. Most e-cigarettes consist of three different components, including: a cartridge, which holds a liquid solution containing varying amounts of nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals; a heating device (vaporizer); and a power source (usually a battery). In many e-cigarettes, puffing activates the battery-powered heating device, which vaporizes the liquid in the cartridge. The resulting aerosol or vapor is then inhaled (called vaping). E-cigarettes are designed to simulate the act of tobacco smoking by producing an appealingly flavored aerosol that looks and feels like tobacco smoke and delivers nicotine but with less of the toxic chemicals produced by burning tobacco leaves. Although they do not produce tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes still contain nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug, and recent résearch suggests nicotine exposure may also prime the brain to become addicted to other substances. Also, testing of some e-cigarette products found the vapor to contain CCSEC Start talking BEFORE they start using Kids who learn the risks of drugs known carcinogens and toxic chemicals (such as formaldehyde and from their parents are SIGNIFICANTLY less likely to use drugs According to the 2018 Illinois Youth Survey: acetaldehyde), as well as potentially toxic metal nanoparticles from the vaporizing mechanism. The health consequences of repeated exposure to these chemicals are not yet clear. Some people believe e-cigarette products may help smokers lower nicotine cravings while they are trying to discontinue their tobacco use. However, at this point ít is unclear whether e-cigarettes may be effective as smoking-cessation aids. There is also the possibility they could perpetuate the nicotine addiction and thus interfere with quitting. Early evidence suggests that e-cigarette use may serve as an introductory product for youth who then go on to use other tobacco products, including conventional cigarettes, which are known to cause disease and lead to premature death. A recent study showed that students who have used e-cigarettes by the time they start 9th grade are more likely than others to start smoking traditionál cigarettes and other smokable tobacco products within th next year. E-cigarettes are increasingly popular among teens. Some states have banned sale of e-cigarettes to minors, however, teens continue to order online. Their easy availability (online or via mall kiosks), in addition to their wide array of cartridge flavors (such as coffee, mint, candy, and 1 out of 2 Carroll County tees have used e-cig and vaping products in the tobacco use, the FDA established a rule that purchasers be at least 18 last 30 days uit favors, have helped make them paricularty appealing to his age group. In an effort to help protect the public from the dangers of years of age. For more information on how to encourage drug-free behavior and guide good choices,visit our website at: www.drugfreecarrolicounty.com GET THE FACTS: For information on how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol if you need help talking to your teens contact the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition at 815-244-0063 or email ccsec04@gmail.com. PARENTAL GUIDANCE REOQUIRED PG TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT NOT USING DRUGS