The Myths and Facts of Vaping FACT: Vaping does not create water vapor. It creates an aerosol that can contain harmful substances such as lead. When I vape, I am just inhaling water vapor. FACT: Bystanders also breathe in the harmful chemicals in secondhand aerosol exhaled by people who vape. Vaping does not hurt anyone else. FACT: E-liquids contain harmful chemicals, including some that have been linked to serious diseases. My e-liquid is just flavoring. FACT: Vaping companies sell their products and make money through social media campaigns. Everyone I follow on social media vapes. FACT: One e-liquid pod can contain as much nicotine as 20 cigarettes. Even nicotine-free e-liquids may contain nicotine. Vaping is not addictive since there is no nicotine. FACT: Young people who use vaping devices may be more likely to smoke cigarettes in the future. Vaping has nothing to do with cigarettes. 283 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 9 Tobacco and Vaping Studio_G/Shutterstock.com