Number of people in theU.S. affected by thevaping-related lung
illness
THC vape products are differentfrom nicotine products becauseinstead of nicotine, they containTHC, which is the psychoactivecomponent found in marijuana.
An awareness campaign that aims tospread critical information about vaping
and its associated risks.
VAPING EPIDEMICK N O W T H E R I S K S
3.6
Number of Americanswho vape
increase in the number ofteens vaping in 2018
compared to the past year
of vaping products in themarket contain nicotine,
unless the productspecifically specifies that
it is nicotine-free
of JUUL users doot knowthat the popular vape
product always containsnicotine
Number of deathscauses by the vaping-related outbreak as of
Oct 13 ,2019
MILLION
78%
99%
63%
1,299
29
VAPINGBY THE NUMBERS
STATS ABOUT VAPING In light of the ongoing vaping-related outbreak that has affected theUnited States, The Lighthouse Treatment Center recognizes the
importance of relaying critical information about vaping in order toeducate the community better about its potential dangers.
JUULJUUL is by far the most popular
vaping device at the momentcontrolling 70% of the vaping
market. It resembles a USB flashdrive making it easy to hide.
Vaping is the act of inhalingvapors using an electronic
device such as a vape pen ore-cigarette.
VAPING Vape pens and devices are batterypowered with a heating component towarm up the liquid cartridge in order
to release the vapors
These can come in different formsand designs like pens, cylindrical
tobacco looking e-cigarettes, and slimsticks that resemble USB flash drives.
VAPE PEN
Vaping is also now being used tovape drugs and other narcotics.
Marijuana, DMT, bath salts, liquidTHC, and hash oil are just some of
the drugs that are being vaped.Synthetic marijuana (Spice and K2)are highly popular among teenagers
who vape.
VAPING DRUGS
THC VAPEREASONS FORVAPING
Easier to hide from parents and inschool; No typical tobacco smell or
taste as it can come in fruity andcandy-like flavors; Peer Pressure;Less conspicuous when used to
smoke drugs
CDC HEALTH WARNING The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC issued a warningagainst vaping THC products. The CDC has found that the majority of thepatients affected with the lung illness acquired their pre-filled THC vape
products off the streets. While the use of THC vaping products have beenfound to be a common denominator among patients, officials haven’t ruled
out vaping products containing nicotine as a possible cause.
VAPINGFACT SHEET
According to the American Lung Association,electronic cigarettes contain toxins andcarcinogens that expose users to harmfuleffects including lung damage, reducedimmune responses in the lungs, andinflammatory oral disease and irritations.
LUNG DISEASE
The brain of a teenager is still developing;therefore, any exposure to nicotine can bevery risky. This can harm the brain and couldcause attention and learning problems.
BRAIN DAMAGE ESPECIALLY TOTEENS
Vaping can act as a gateway for peopleespecially the youth to use more harmful drugs.
GATEWAY TO DRUG USE
Just like cigarette smoking, the act of vapingcan be habit-forming. This can lead to anaddictive behavior.
ADDICTION
VAPING RISKS
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