The Risks of Juuling Many of the of the long-term consequences of Juuls, e-cigarettes, and vapes are unknown. A study at Johns Hopkins found some e-cigarettes contain potentially toxic levels of lead, chromium and nickel- in addition to nicotine absorbed at inhalation.

Nicotine is a neurotoxin which can permanently alter brain structure in users under the age of 26, and has consequential cardiovascular affects.

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More than 20% of high school

seniors report vaping regularly or occasionally

People who vape are more than 4x

more likely to start smoking

cigarettes!

There are over 15,500 completely unregulated flavor

options for e-cigarettes/vapes

59 MG The concentration of

nicotine per mL in devices like Juul- far more than in

cigarettes

192%

of vaporizer products contain diacetyl, a

flavoring linked to severe respiratory infection

22.8 MILLION

The number of adults 18-24 in the United States

who vape

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HEALTH PROMOTION & ADVOCACY CENTER

Juuls, Vapes, and E-Cigs Everything You Need to Know

Primack, A.B., et al. “Initation of traditional cigarette smoking after electronic cigarette use” American Journal of Medicine (2017) Stanford University, “Tobacco Prevention Toolkit,” (2018) Rule, A.M., et al. “Metal concentrations in e-cigarette liquid and aerosol samples” Environmental Health Perspectives (2018)

Nicotine In The Body A stimulant, nicotine is an extremely addictive drug which alters the pleasure pathway of the brain.

The human brain can develop such a strong dependence on the drug that a user may no longer control their desire or smoking behaviors- especially problematic with subtle and more easily concealed devices such as Juul. The flavorings of e-cigarettes may mask the harsh flavor of nicotine, but the stimulant is still present- and these flavorings pose their own risks.

Mango, Cherry, Mint… The various flavors of e-cigarettes and vapes have been a successful marketing tool allowing users to consume nicotine without the harsh taste of cigarettes, but many flavors have been shown to be compositionally toxic. Cinnamon, cherry, and mango flavors (amongst others) all contain cytotoxic compounds which can cause popcorn lung, an irreversible respiratory disease causing scarring and constriction in the lungs.

There is no safe level of nicotine exposure.

The United States Surgeon General has determined that tobacco use in any form, active or passive, is a significant health hazard for which there is no safe level of exposure.

Thirdhand smoke- when chemicals in vapor and aerosol released from vapes and e-cigarettes remains after the user is gone- can expose people and pets to the same harmful chemicals through ingestion and skin exposure. The cytotoxic chemicals which make respiration taste so good can pose further risks upon ingestion.

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY’S TOBACCO AND SMOKE-FREE POLICY American University prohibits the use of tobacco products and medical marijuana on any property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled or operated by the university. It is the policy of American University to achieve an environment which is smoke- and tobacco-free. Faculty, staff, and students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action.

Tobacco is defined as all tobacco-derived or containing products including but not limited to: cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos, hookah-smoked products, and oral tobacco.

Truth Initiative, “Six important facts about Juul” (2018) Stanford University, Division of Adolescent Medicine, “Tobacco Prevention Tooklit,” (2018) U.S. Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General “Know the Risks” (2019)