As part of the campaign, truth created a fake vape company called Depression Stick! to raise awareness of the fact that nicotine can worsen symptoms of anxiety and depression and underscore the mental health impact of real e-cigarette products like JUUL, Vuse, blu, Logic and NJOY, the leading e-cigarette brands popular ...

We launched a real fake vape company to call a nicotine vape what it really is - A Depression Stick. To out vaping as the silent contributor to mental health issues, we rebranded nicotine for a new generation. Depression Stick launched like the real deal, with fun flavors, Times Square billboards, even a fake storefront.

Mental Side-Effects of Vaping Long-term, nicotine can lead to changes in energy levels, mood, and behavior, and can even cause depression. Recent studies have revealed that nicotine, which is a major component of most e-liquids, can affect the brain in several ways.

Can vaping help with weight loss? Vapes containing nicotine may help prevent weight gain and lead to weight loss. However, vaping is not an effective long-term weight loss method and may have health risks. Nicotine may reduce appetite and food intake and increase metabolism.

2: Research suggests vaping is bad for your heart and lungs. Nicotine is the primary agent in regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive. It causes you to crave a smoke and suffer withdrawal symptoms if you ignore the craving. Nicotine is a toxic substance.

This is a problem because nicotine isn't just addictive, it's also a poison. And, as with many products on the market, the fakes soon follow. A counterfeit vape seized by the Trading Standards team was tested in an independent lab and was found to contain, amongst other things, Arsenic, Lead and Formaldehyde.

And using e-cigarettes is associated with worsening symptoms of depression. (Lechner 2017) Youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to have a history of depression and more frequent use is associated with a greater likelihood of experiencing depression.

You may be tempted to reach for your vape when you are feeling down, but vaping is not an effective way to cope with sadness or depression. Sadness is a common emotion that can be triggered by ordinary life circumstances like disappointments, challenges, or loss. Everyone has down days and times when they feel sad.

Many studies show that vaping is far less harmful than smoking. This is because e-cigarettes don't contain cancer-causing tobacco, and most of the toxic chemicals found in cigarettes are not in e-cigarettes. Some potentially harmful chemicals have been found in e-cigarettes.

1: Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it's still not safe. E-cigarettes heat nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavorings and other chemicals to create an aerosol that you inhale. Regular tobacco cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic.

Many studies show that vaping is far less harmful than smoking. This is because e-cigarettes don't contain cancer-causing tobacco, and most of the toxic chemicals found in cigarettes are not in e-cigarettes. Some potentially harmful chemicals have been found in e-cigarettes.

Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults

• The use of e-cigarettes is unsafe for kids, teens, and young adults.
• Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine.
• E-cigarettes can contain other harmful substances besides nicotine.