Head in the Clouds

Breathe Free Northern Nevada’s Vaping Resource Page

Vape Facts*

Fact

Nicotine

99%

A study found that 99% of vapor products sold in assessed locations in the US contain Nicotine.

Fact

Smoking

3x

Studies find that youth who use vapor products are 3x more likely to smoke cigarettes later in life.

Fact

Flavoring

82.9%

In a 2020 study, 89.2% of youth reported using flavored vapor products. Most popular are mint and menthol.

Fact

Aerosol

Water Vapor +

+ Ultrafine particles, diacetyl, volatile compounds, nickel, tin and lead.

Vape Effects

  • Coughing
  • Dry Mouth and Throat
  • Shortness of Breathe
  • Mouth and Throat Irritation
  • Headaches

Credit | vapingfacts.health.nz

Vape Effects

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of Breathe/ Difficulty Breathing
  • Chest Tightness
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss

Credit | WebMD

*Facts and sources can be found at CDC.gov/tobacco.

**Any of the severe symptoms listed above could be an indicator of EVALI – e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury.

Vape Free Resources

  • My Life, My Quit

    A free, confidential way for Teens to quit smoking or vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or visit mylifemyquit.com to select a coach to begin today.

  • This Is Quitting

    Teens and young adults can join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709. Visit truthinitiative.org to learn more.

  • Nevada Quitline

    1.800.QUIT.NOW (800.8669) or enroll at www.nevadatobaccoquitline.com.

Additional Resources

Safer ≠ Safe Campaign
The Real Cost Campaign

Head in the Clouds Project Credit

Video and Social Graphics: Produced by KPS3

Carson City Health and Human Services Project Coordinators: Toni Orr, Azucena (Suzie) Rubio, Leah Walters

This project was supported by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health through the Fund of Healthy Nevada. Its content are solely the responsibility of the author and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division