Why vaping and

drinking is bad
By Sofia Blach
What is vaping?

It is an electronic cigarette (more

commonly known as an e-cigarette) that
has cartridges to put nicotine or flavouring
inside of and smoke it like a normal
cigarette. The liquid used is then heated
into a vapour which the person inhales into
their lungs.
What is alcohol?

Alcohol is a drink is a drink that contains

ethanol which produced by the
fermentation of grains, fruits or other
sugars. When you drink alcohol it
stimulates the release of dopamine and
endorphins which are chemicals in our
brain that makes us feel happy and
satisfied.
Why is vaping bad?

Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine which is a

highly addictive drug found in normal cigarettes.
It can harm the brain of a teen if used too much.
E-cigarettes can contain other harmful substances
other than nicotine which again can cause harm to
the adolescent body. You may also develop an
addiction to the e-cigarettes which can cause you
to start smoking real cigarettes which are more
harmful. Plus e-cigarettes were only invented
less than 20 years ago so there has been little
research with the damage that they can cause. It
can also cause respiratory problems in the future.
Why is drinking (as a teen) bad?

As teenagers’ brains grow alcohol can

have a harmful effect on them. Drinking
during these stages of adolescence can
cause brain damage that can affect you for
your entire life. It can cause problems
relating to memory, motor skills and
coordination in the future. You may also
build alcohol dependence which basically
means that you depend on alcohol for
everything.
Why is binge drinking bad?

Heavy, long-term alcohol use can lead to

alcoholic liver disease, which inflames
your liver. Binge drinking is bad for your
cardiovascular system which can increase
the risk of you getting a heart attack, high
blood pressure and irregular heart beats.