Vaping

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling an aerosol, often referred to as “vapor,” produced by a vape or e-cigarette. Vapes and e-cigarettes are the same thing, though young people tend to use the term “vapes” instead of “e-cigarettes.”  Vaping has become more popular among teens than regular cigarettes, especially given that they are rechargeable, easy to hide, and have a quickly disappearing aerosol. 

Until about age 25, the brain is still growing. Each time a new memory is created or a new skill is learned, stronger connections – or synapses – are built between brain cells. Young people's brains build synapses faster than adult brains. Because addiction is a form of learning, adolescents can get addicted more easily than adults. The nicotine in e-cigarettes and other tobacco products can also prime the adolescent brain for addiction to other drugs such as cocaine. - The U.S. Surgeon General