Nicotine makes your heart work harder and beat faster, like when you’re scared or nervous. A quick heartbeat can make it harder to run and play.
Mouth
Nicotine makes your teeth yellow, gives you bad breath and causes cavities.
Lungs
Your lungs are like balloons that get bigger as you breathe. Nicotine makes those balloons hard, so they can’t inflate. Instead of taking deep breaths, you might cough.
Stomach
Don’t forget about your tummy! Nicotine can make you feel sick and cause your stomach to hurt.
Nicotine will hurt you. The only way to help your body grow big and strong is to say NO!
Nicotine will hurt you. The only way to help your body grow big and strong is to say NO!
Heart
Nicotine makes your heart work harder and beat faster, like when you’re scared or nervous. A quick heartbeat an make it harder to run and play.
Mouth
Nicotine makes your teeth yellow, gives you bad breath and causes cavities.
Lungs
Your lungs are like balloons that get bigger as you breathe. Nicotine makes those balloons hard, so they can’t inflate. Instead of taking deep breaths, you might cough.
Stomach
Don’t forget about your tummy! Nicotine can make you feel sick and cause your stomach to hurt.
Vapes may look like toys or school supplies. They come in bright colors and flavors but include gross ingredients.
Pouches
These small pouches in round containers look like pillows but are not soft and squishy. They can hurt you.
Dip
Dip or chew usually comes in a round container and looks like dirt. It may smell minty, but it won’t taste good and will make you sick.
Cigarettes
You probably know what a cigarette looks like. They create a thick smoke that makes you cough.
Nicotine will never be fun, no matter what it looks like. Luckily, YOU are too smart for it! If you see any of these things, stay away and tell a teacher, parent or adult you trust.
