Are JUULS and electronic Cigarettes tobacco too?
YES! Let's set the record straight...
Juuls & other electronic cigarettes are tobacco products
This includes JUULs, vape pens, and disposable e-cigarettes like Puff Bars and Bidis.
No matter what name they go by, these are all considered tobacco products because they contain nicotine.
Let's look at the breakdown...
This is Nicotine
The chemical nicotine is a DRUG, STIMULANT, and HIGHLY ADDICTIVE
This is the Tobacco plant
Nicotine comes from the tobacco plant.
Therefore...
A product that contains nicotine IS a tobacco product.
These are some illustrations of different vape products.
Some look like a traditional cigarette or pipe.
Some are big, boxy, and easy to notice.
Others are small, sleek, and easy to conceal.
What they all have in common is high amounts of nicotine.
Aside from their general appearance, you might notice these products also look like some common things you may use or see in your every day life....
JUUL
Many people compare the look of JUUL (right) to a flash drive (left and middle).
This is NOT A COINCIDENCE!
The makers of these products know that a tech-like appearance, concealable design, and sleek shape are not only more appealing to teens, but are also easy for teens to conceal at school from their teachers or at home from their parents.
By the way... who makes these things, anyway?
Did you know?
JUUL, a very popular electronic cigarette among teens, is owned by Altria- the same company that makes Marlboro cigarettes.
Companies like Altria are called "Big Tobacco." Big Tobacco companies are powerful companies that make BILLIONS of dollars a year selling dangerous and deadly tobacco products to consumers.