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NICOTINE VAPING AND POUCHES

Vaping nicotine products can lead to a nicotine addiction and prime the brain for addiction to other drugs and substances. 

Most vaping devices available and used by youth are unregulated, meaning the product and chemicals have not been deemed safe for inhalation.

— Vaping nicotine can lead to a nicotine addiction and prime the brain for addiction to other substances. Nicotine affects the development of brain circuits that control attention and learning.


— My Life, My Quit is a free and confidential service for teens who want help quitting all forms of tobacco, including vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or visit il.mylifemyquit.org to get connected with a tobacco treatment specialist.— Nicotine pouches still contain nicotine, which is harmful to young people in any form.

 

— Oral nicotine pouches are now the second most used tobacco product among middle and high school students, following e-cigarettes and vaping devices.

 

— Nicotine use during adolescence can disrupt the formation of brain circuits that control attention, learning, and susceptibility to addiction.

 

— E-cigarettes deliver a high level of nicotine very quickly. Each vape pod or disposable vape product can contain as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. And just so you know, nicotine is one of the most addictive substances along with heroin and cocaine.

— Research shows that teens who have vaped are almost four times as likely to go on to smoke traditional cigarettes.

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— You want to do your best in sports, and vaping may lead to lung inflammation (irritation), which can make it harder to do well in sports.

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— Vaping is expensive! The cost of the cartridges over time starts to add up. Instead, you could spend that money on other things you need or enjoy.

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For help and more information, contact:
Lauren McArdle, Ph.D., District 95 at 847-540-4973
or Sara Marx, LCPC, NCC, Ela Township at 847-540-8380

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