Fact Fact Fact While JUUL claimed they were taking steps to reduce youth vaping, they were hiring more than 80 lobbyists to undermine efforts to ban flavored pods — which have been proven to be enticing to first-time, young vapers. 92 Reactions Source: Spinning a New Tobacco Industry: HOW BIG TOBACCO IS TRYING TO SELL A DO-GOODER IMAGEAND WHAT AMERICANS THINK ABOUT IT See all +less − Juul, Advertising
Fact Fact Fact Vape companies — including JUUL — have been known to advertise at music festivals and events with young attendees, and have even sponsored scholarships. 79 Reactions Source: 4 marketing tactics e-cigarette companies use to target youth See all +less − E-cigarettes, Juul, Advertising
Fact Fact Fact JUUL insists they never marketed their products to teenagers, yet, according to a lawsuit filed by the Massachusetts AG, in the early days of the company they purchased ad space on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Seventeen, and educational sites for middle and high school students. 95 Reactions Source: "Juul Bought Ads Appearing on Cartoon Network and Other Youth Sites, Suit Claims." See all +less − E-cigarettes, Juul, Advertising
Fact Fact Fact Research shows that regular nicotine use can disrupt the cerebral dopamine pathway. Translation: Frequent nicotine use can worsen stress and anxiety, and can make you more susceptible to depressive symptoms. 49 Reactions Source: Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young PeopleThe 2016 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on e-cigarette use among youth and young adults is the first report issued by a Federal agency that comprehensively reviews the public health issue of electronic cigarettes and their impact on our nation's young people. Bi-directional associations of electronic and combustible cigarette use onset patterns with depressive symptoms in adolescents William V. Lechner,a,* Tim Janssen,a Christopher W. Kahler,a Janet Audrain-McGovern,b and Adam M. Leventhalc See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Juul, Advertising
Fact Fact Fact Research shows a link between increased nicotine use and depression, meaning the more you use it, the higher your risk of depression. 1133 Reactions Source: Bi-directional associations of electronic and combustible cigarette use onset patterns with depressive symptoms in adolescents William V. Lechner,a,* Tim Janssen,a Christopher W. Kahler,a Janet Audrain-McGovern,b and Adam M. Leventhalc See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Juul
Fact Fact Fact E-cigs contain varying amounts of toxic substances like arsenic, aluminum and lead, which affect the nervous system and can leave you at risk of depression. 430 Reactions Source: Association Between e-Cigarette Use and Depression in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2016-2017 Olufunmilayo H. Obisesan, MD, MPH1,2; Mohammadhassan Mirbolouk, MD3; Albert D. Osei, MD, MPH1,2; et al See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Ingredients, Juul
Fact Fact Fact A study on Juul’s advertising found that the company targeted youth from the start, even mimicking Big Tobacco’s old marketing tactics. 27 Reactions Source: The vape company Juul said it doesn’t target teens. Its early ads tell a different story. A new analysis of Juul’s marketing campaign suggests it targeted youth from its inception. See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Juul, Advertising
Fact Fact Fact Nicotine—the addictive substance in cigarettes and in most vapes—actually alters your brain and can lead to mood changes. 21 Reactions Source: KNOW THE RISKS: E-CIGARETTES AND YOUNG PEOPLE: THE 2016 U.S. SURGEON GENERAL'S REPORT ON E-CIGARETTE USE AMONG YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IS THE FIRST REPORT ISSUED BY A FEDERAL AGENCY THAT COMPREHENSIVELY REVIEWS THE PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND THEIR IMPACT ON OUR NATION'S YOUNG PEOPLE. See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Ingredients, Juul
Fact Fact Fact Increased depression symptoms are linked to vaping nicotine. 21 Reactions Source: Bi-directional associations of electronic and combustible cigarette use onset patterns with depressive symptoms in adolescents See all +less − E-cigarettes, Health Risks, Ingredients, Juul