Vaping Facts
Vaping Facts
Vaping Facts
According to the Truth Initiative, 63% of vape users between the ages of 15-24 are unaware they are consuming nicotine, and believe they are only vaping flavor.
E-Cigarettes
Vapor from e-cigarettes may contain toxic chemicals or substances
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): At certain levels, VOCs can cause eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches and nausea, and can damage the liver, kidney and nervous system.
- Flavoring chemicals: Some flavorings are more toxic than others. Studies have shown that flavors contain different levels of a chemical called diacetyl that has been linked to a serious lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans.
- Formaldehyde: This is a cancer-causing substance that may form if e-liquid overheats or not enough liquid is reaching the heating element (known as a “dry-puff”)
About Electronic Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant women, or adults who do not current use tobacco products.
Please visit the CDC webpage on e-cigarettes for more information on this product.
NJ Laws
Vaping, like other smoking, is not permitted indoors or within 50 feet of a window, door, or other area where outside air is circulated through a building.
In the State of New Jersey, it is illegal to purchase tobacco products and electronic smoking devices under the age of 21 or purchase for a minor.
Know the facts on Vaping: lung injury deaths associated with cartridges
Cannabis, THC, and CBD Cartridges linked to Lung Diseases and Death
MANY THC, CBD, OR OTHER DRUG CARTRIDGES ARE NOT SOLD LEGALLY AND CONTAIN TOXIC CHEMICALS. ONLY BUY FROM LEGAL AND LEGITIMATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS.
"Inhaling vaporized oil can cause lipoid pneumonia, in which the lungs become finely coated in oil, leading to difficulty breathing. There is no specific treatment for lipoid pneumonia, and patients often are put on a ventilator and treated with steroids to reduce inflammation and give their lungs a chance to recover." (San Fransisco Chronicle)
Unlicensed marijuana vaping products eyed in 21 lung disease cases in California (San Francisco Chronicle)
People are vaping THC. Lung injuries being reported nationwide. (USA Today)
CDC Says for the First Time that some THC Products could be behind Vaping Deaths and Illnesses (Time.com)
CDC: Majority of sick vapers used THC products (USA Today)
Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Vaping
- As of October 8, 2019, 1,299* lung injury cases associated with the use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products have been reported to CDC from 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 1 U.S. territory.
- Twenty-six deaths have been confirmed in 21 states.
- All patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette, or vaping, products.
- Most patients report a history of using tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing products. The latest national and state findings suggest products containing THC, particularly those obtained off the street or from other informal sources (e.g. friends, family members, illicit dealers), are linked to most of the cases and play a major role in the outbreak.
For more information regarding the dangers associated with vaping and the latest outbreak information, please visit the American College of Health Association.
The website provides weekly updated maps of lung injury cases being reported, updates on deaths reported from lung injury, and other important data.