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Myths and Realities Myth: E-Cigarettes produce a harmless water vapor. The secondhand vapor is not harmful. Reality: E-Cigarettes produce an aerosol that contains NICOTINE and other cancer-causing chemicals like formaldehyde, antifreeze,


  1. Myths and Realities Myth: • E-Cigarettes produce a harmless water vapor. • The secondhand vapor is not harmful. Reality: E-Cigarettes produce an aerosol that contains NICOTINE and other cancer-causing chemicals like formaldehyde, antifreeze, lead and other carcinogens.

  2. Myths and Realities Myth: E- cigarettes aren’t addictive. Reality: Nicotine is a poison and a highly addictive drug.

  3. Myths and Realities Myth: Big tobacco is not involved in producing e-cigarettes. Reality: All major tobacco companies make and sell e-cigarettes in the U.S .

  4. Myths and Realities Myth: Vaping does not lead to other drug use. Reality: Research says youth who use e-cigarette products are more likely to use cigarettes, marijuana and other drugs.

  5. Myths and Realities Myth: Vaping marijuana is a safer alternative to smoking a marijuana cigarette. Reality: Vaping is not safe. It is difficult to measure how much THC is inhaled and the risk of overdose is high.

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