Vaping might seem like a way to escape – from stress, from anxiety, from pressure. But behind the cloud is something much heavier: addiction, decline in mental health, and long-term health risks. Whether it’s nicotine or cannabis, vaping doesn’t take the pressure off, it adds more.

The Truth Behind the Vapor

Vapes don’t just disappear. Their effects don’t either.
Here’s what you’re really inhaling:

Nicotine

A highly addictive chemical that can rewire your brain and increase anxiety.

THC (Cannabis)

Can lead to memory problems, lack of motivation, and dependence.

Toxic Chemicals

Heavy metals, formaldehyde, and ultrafine particles that reach deep into your lungs.

The Stats

0

out of 10

middle and high school students in Genesee County did NOT use Vaping Products in the last 30 days!
1

Adolescents
who

vape

are more likely to develop mental health problems, such as suicide and depression, than those who don’t use vaping products.
2

0 %

of 10th graders report vaping with nicotine in 2024, a 2.2% decrease from 2023.

More students are choosing to prioritize their mental health!
3

Translation? Vaping isn’t calming you. It’s catching you.

Want to Break Free?
You're Not Alone.

Quitting is hard, but it’s possible. The earlier you start, the easier it gets.

Whether you’re vaping nicotine or cannabis, there are tools that work.

Support and Resources

  • Talk to a trusted adult: School Resource Officers, counselors, coaches, teachers, parents, and pastors. They’re here to help, not judge.
  • Dial 988 for emergency assistance in a mental health crisis.
  • Text "DITCHVAPE" to 88709 - Get free, confidential support

References

  • 2 Javed S, Usmani S, Sarfraz Z, Sarfraz A, Hanif A, Firoz A, Baig R, Sharath M, Walia N, Chérrez-Ojeda I, Ahmed S. A Scoping Review of Vaping, E-Cigarettes and Mental Health Impact: Depression and Suicidality. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2022 May 2;12(3):33-39. doi: 10.55729/2000-9666.1053. PMID: 35711397; PMCID: PMC9195082.
  • 3 Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., Patrick, M. E., & O’Malley, P. M. (2025). Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975–2024: Overview and detailed results for secondary school students. Monitoring the Future Monograph Series. Ann Arbor, MI: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. Available at https://monitoringthefuture.org/results/annual-reports/
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