Vaping

Vape companies — including JUUL — have been known to advertise at music festivals and events with young attendees, and have even sponsored scholarships.

In one study, young people who vaped had more than triple the odds of reporting "brain fog" -- or reduced cognitive function -- compared to never users.

Vaping nicotine can decrease the amount of oxygen rich blood received by muscles in the body, which is especially important for esport athletes who are more prone to blood circulation issues.

Research shows that if you regularly use nicotine it can disrupt the cerebral dopamine pathway, amplify stress sensitivity and distort coping mechanisms that buffer against depressive symptoms.

E-cigarette use among high schoolers increased 77.8% in 2018 over 2017, with similar trends observed internationally.

Evidence suggests nicotine delivered via e-cigarettes may have the same negative physiological effects that are observed with combustible cigarettes use.

E-cigarettes can produce a stress response in neural stem cells.

Vaping nicotine can increase feelings of stress and anxiety.