What is an electronic cigarette?
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-operated devices that contain an addictive substance, nicotine, and flavors to make it more pleasurable. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says that there are four main components to e-cigarettes.
1) A cartridge that holds the liquid solution that contains nicotine, flavoring, and other chemicals.
A heating element to make substance into vapor.
A power source for a battery.
A mouthpiece to inhale smoke from.
What is JUUL + what is in it?
JUUL is just one version of an e-cigarette. It looks like a USB flash drive. The JUUL pods contain a liquid mixture of glycerol, propylene glycol, natural oils, nicotine, and benzoic acid. When this liquid is heated, it becomes a vapor that can be inhaled.
How old do you have to be to buy JUUL?
According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) you must to be 18 or above (or 21 in some areas) to buy any tobacco products, such as JUUL.
Why is JUUL so appealing?
Children find it appealing because it looks like a USB so they can use it without being noticed. In addition to the chemicals inside the pods, there are also a variety of flavors to make it more desirable: mint, cucumber, creme, mango, and fruit.
What percent of people start smoking before age 18?
Sadly, among adults, 87% of daily smokers tried their first cigarette before the age of 18. However, the American Lung Association states that 95% of daily adult smokers had their first cigarettes by the age of 21.
How much does JUUL cost?
The JUUL device costs between $35 to $50. The packages of the four JUUL pods costs about $15.99.
How do kids have access to JUUL since they are below the age of 18?
The Truth Initiative says that youth have accessed JUUL pods in the last 24 hours have obtained it in 3 main ways:
74% of youth buy it at a physical retail location
52% of youth obtain it from a social source,
6% of youth buy it off the internet.