Nicotine can change how your brain works—and it can happen fast. Within 10 seconds of inhaling, nicotine from vapes reaches the brain. to see what happens to your brain when you vape nicotine.
Nicotine binds to receptors in the brain, triggering the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine. Over time, the brain comes to rely on nicotine to activate these signals, making you dependent on it to feel okay.
Scroll to see the ways vaping and nicotine addiction can impact your life, and threaten your future.
Addiction Moves Fast
Where nicotine goes, addiction follows. But what starts out as “subtle” side effects can quickly become serious mental and physical problems.
Mental Cost
Nicotine can affect the cognitive portion of your brain, making it harder to solve problems, think abstractly, understand complex ideas, and learn quickly.
Physical Toll
Repeated nicotine use can actually change the nicotine receptors in your brain and make them less sensitive. So the more nicotine you use, the more you need to satisfy your cravings.
Personal Expense
Nicotine addiction harms your brain, your body, and your wallet. On average, people who vape are wasting more than $1200 a year on vapes and pods.