Illegal disposable vapes and what it really means Vaped E Cigarettes (Vapes) Smoking and Tobacco Use CDC Many teens and young adults may believe that vaping is safe because they aren't inhaling smoke, but e cigarettes do contain nicotine, and the vapor they produce can include many chemicals that damage WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW: We know that vaping is NOT a safer alternative to smoking, and by the time longevity studies on vaping come out, the damage on our teens' lungs