The rapid growth of JUUL — the new e-cigarette that is so popular with young people that it has accumulated a majority of the e-cigarette market share in just two years — has left a trail of questions and concerns. Here are six important facts to know about JUUL.
1. One JUUL pod contains 20 cigarettes worth of nicotine.
The amount of nicotine in one JUUL cartridge is roughly equal to the amount of nicotine in a pack of cigarettes, or about 200 puffs, according to the product website. All JUUL cartridges contain nicotine.
2. E-cigarettes can make youth more likely to use cigarettes, and contain toxins and the addictive chemical nicotine, which is harmful to adolescent brain development.
3. Almost one-fifth of middle and high school students have seen JUUL used in school. JUUL is easy to hide because it looks like a flash drive and can be charged in a USB port and does not produce a strong odor.
4. JUUL comes in sweet and fruity flavors, which make it especially dangerous. Examples of some of the JUUL flavors are fruit medley, mango, cool cucumber and crème brulee`. Flavors in tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, have been proven to appeal to young people. Flavored e-cigarettes are especially dangerous because young users do not view the product as harmful or addicting.
5. By law, people under the age of 18 (or 21 in some areas) should not be able to purchase any tobacco products, including JUUL.
So, how are so many young people getting their hands on JUUL? Source: https://truthinitiative.org/newsroom.
Contact Christina Olevano at CASA-Trinity colevano@casa-trinity.org or 223-4066 for more information about vaping or to schedule a vaping presentation for your classroom or community group.
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