There's nothing cool about nicotine. Using nicotine products can cause unwanted side effects.

If you, or someone you know, is sick or experiencing any of these side effects of vaping or using other nicotine products, talk to your doctor. It is important to be honest about your history, including what types of nicotine products you have used and how long you have been using them. In most cases, it can be hard to tell if what you are experiencing is an infection (similar to pneumonia or bronchitis) or illness related to vaping or other nicotine products.

Teen in a hoodie sitting alone on steps looking upset
  • Kills Taste Buds 👅
  • Dry Mouth & Throat 🌵
  • Hard Time Sleeping 🥱
  • Headaches 🤕
  • Sore Eyes 👀
  • Chest Pain 🫁
  • Mouth Ulcers 👄
  • Gum Bleeding 🩸
  • Brain Fog 😶🌫️
  • Stress 😖
  • Coughing 🤧
  • Shortness Of Breath 😮💨
  • Anxiety 😬
  • Anger 😡
  • Depression 🥺
  • Trouble Focusing 🫨
  • Learning Problems 📝
  • Dizziness (Feeling Dizzy) 😵💫
  • Nausea 🤢
  • Acne 🫠
  • Clogged Pores 🫥
  • Hair Loss ✂️
  • Wrinkles 🧓
  • Dehydration 🥵
  • Memory Problems 🧠

If you, or someone you know, is sick or experiencing any of these side effects of vaping or using other nicotine products, talk to your doctor. It is important to be honest about your history, including what types of nicotine products you have used and how long you have been using them. In most cases, it can be hard to tell if what you are experiencing is an infection (similar to pneumonia or bronchitis) or illness related to vaping or other nicotine products.

Don't Let Nicotine Throw You Off Your Game.

If you’re an athlete, vaping and using nicotine products can seriously harm your athletic performance. Training, practices, work outs … your hard work shouldn’t go to waste. No nicotine product is safe.

Teen soccer player resting on the field

Using nicotine can:

  • Limit muscle growth 💪🏼
  • Increase risk of injury 🤕
  • Lower energy ⚡️
  • Increase soreness 😩
  • Make it harder breathe 🫁
  • Increase Recovery Times ⏱️
  • Reduce endurance 📉
  • Cause dehydration 🥵
  • Slow down reaction time ⏳
  • Reduce coordination and balance 😵💫

Long-term Risks

There are many dangers of using nicotine products, such as addiction, long-term harm to brain development, oral health issues and risk of heart disease or lung cancer. Nicotine products, like vapes and pouches, have chemicals that can cause lung or mouth damage and alter the developing teen brain.