Nicotine Sickness (NS) is a condition that occurs when someone consumes too much nicotine, usually through smoking or vaping. Symptoms of NS can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and sweating. In severe cases, NS can lead to seizures, coma, and even death.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), e-cigarette use among youth has increased dramatically in recent years. In 2018, more than 3.6 million youth in the United States used e-cigarettes. Of those youth, 20.8% reported experiencing at least one symptom of NS.
Symptom | Percentage of Youth Who Experienced It |
---|---|
Nausea | 50.6% |
Vomiting | 28.9% |
Dizziness | 25.3% |
Headache | 23.1% |
Sweating | 18.5% |
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Benefit: Quitting smoking or vaping can help reduce your risk of NS.
How to do: There are many resources available to help you quit smoking or vaping, including the National Cancer Institute's SmokefreeTXT program and the CDC's Quit Smoking website.
Benefit: Avoiding e-cigarettes can help protect your health from NS.
How to do: If you are not a smoker or vaper, do not start. E-cigarettes are not a safe alternative to cigarettes and can still cause harm to your health.
Benefit: Seeking medical attention if you experience symptoms of NS can help prevent serious complications.
How to do: If you experience any symptoms of NS, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or headache, seek medical attention immediately.
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