Fact Fact Fact Research shows that regular nicotine use can disrupt the cerebral dopamine pathway. Translation: Frequent nicotine use can worsen stress and anxiety, and can make you more susceptible to depressive symptoms. 53 Reactions Source: Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young PeopleThe 2016 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on e-cigarette use among youth and young adults is the first report issued by a Federal agency that comprehensively reviews the public health issue of electronic cigarettes and their impact on our nation's young people. Bi-directional associations of electronic and combustible cigarette use onset patterns with depressive symptoms in adolescents William V. Lechner,a,* Tim Janssen,a Christopher W. Kahler,a Janet Audrain-McGovern,b and Adam M. Leventhalc See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Juul, Advertising
Fact Fact Fact Research shows a link between increased nicotine use and depression, meaning the more you use it, the higher your risk of depression. 1858 Reactions Source: Bi-directional associations of electronic and combustible cigarette use onset patterns with depressive symptoms in adolescents William V. Lechner,a,* Tim Janssen,a Christopher W. Kahler,a Janet Audrain-McGovern,b and Adam M. Leventhalc See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Juul
Fact Fact Fact E-cigs contain varying amounts of toxic substances like arsenic, aluminum and lead, which affect the nervous system and can leave you at risk of depression. 495 Reactions Source: Association Between e-Cigarette Use and Depression in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2016-2017 Olufunmilayo H. Obisesan, MD, MPH1,2; Mohammadhassan Mirbolouk, MD3; Albert D. Osei, MD, MPH1,2; et al See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Ingredients, Juul
Fact Fact Fact A study on Juul’s advertising found that the company targeted youth from the start, even mimicking Big Tobacco’s old marketing tactics. 34 Reactions Source: The vape company Juul said it doesn’t target teens. Its early ads tell a different story. A new analysis of Juul’s marketing campaign suggests it targeted youth from its inception. See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Juul, Advertising
Fact Fact Fact Nicotine—the addictive substance in cigarettes and in most vapes—actually alters your brain and can lead to mood changes. 25 Reactions Source: KNOW THE RISKS: E-CIGARETTES AND YOUNG PEOPLE: THE 2016 U.S. SURGEON GENERAL'S REPORT ON E-CIGARETTE USE AMONG YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IS THE FIRST REPORT ISSUED BY A FEDERAL AGENCY THAT COMPREHENSIVELY REVIEWS THE PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND THEIR IMPACT ON OUR NATION'S YOUNG PEOPLE. See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Ingredients, Juul
Fact Fact Fact Increased depression symptoms are linked to vaping nicotine. 24 Reactions Source: Bi-directional associations of electronic and combustible cigarette use onset patterns with depressive symptoms in adolescents See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Ingredients, Juul
Fact Fact Fact Research has found links between vaping and depression. 18 Reactions Source: Association Between e-Cigarette Use and Depression in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2016-2017. Bi-directional associations of electronic and combustible cigarette use onset patterns with depressive symptoms in adolescents. See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Ingredients, Juul
Fact Fact Fact Quitting nicotine is associated with reduced stress, anxiety and depression. 531 Reactions Source: Gemma Taylor, Ann McNeill, Alan Girling, Amanda Farley, Nicola Lindson-Hawley, Paul Aveyard. (21 January 2014). Change in mental health after smoking cessation: systematic review and meta-analysis. See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Ingredients, Juul, Quitting
Fact Fact Fact Nicotine can rewire brains to be more susceptible to other, more dangerous, addictions. 24 Reactions Source: Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young People: The 2016 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on e-cigarette use among youth and young adults is the first report issued by a Federal agency that comprehensively reviews the public health issue of electronic cigarettes and their impact on our nation's young people. See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Ingredients, Juul