Puffing Your Problems Away? CCAPSA Prevalence of vaping, vaping associated short term symptoms of respiratory and cardiovascular morbidities, and factors associated with the initiation of vaping among young adults in Kuwait Nicotine in vapes is highly addictive and can negatively impact a teen's developing brain, affecting memory, focus, and mood. Even short term use can cause headaches, nausea, sleep problems, and increased heart rate. Some vapes have as much nicotine as 15+ packs of cigarettes. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include anxiety and depressed mood, so nicotine dependence may compound stress and mental health symptoms. Get help today: