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Teen Vaping
Pocket-size vape devices are popular among teens, who may not realize that attractive flavored pods contain nicotine or high-potency THC (cannabis or marijuana). Vape devices heat quickly to dispense high-potency THC products, nicotine, flavored liquids, and other drugs.
Vaping produces a mist that is mistaken for water vapor, but is a chemical aerosol that enters and harms lungs.
Vaping in Our Schools
Close to 1 in 5 students...
7th graders | 7% say they have vaped |
9th graders | 1 in 5 |
11th graders | nearly 1 in 3 |
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Vaping in Our Schools
Close to 1 in 5 students who have never vaped were offered vapes in the last 30 days.
7th graders | 7% say they have vaped |
9th graders | 1 in 5 |
11th graders | nearly 1 in 3 |
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Community Conversation with Alma & Erika: A New Podcast Series
Episode 2: Vaping – A Quick Guide for Parents
Alma and Erika discuss the risks and harms of vaping, especially for children and teens. Topics include: staying in the know; the risks of vaping marijuana; healthy habits, how to get help, and other coping skills; and how to nurture an open conversation with your children.
Health Alert
Health officials have reported a steep rise in hospitalized and fatal cases of a serious vaping-related lung disease called EVALI. Although EVALI cases have decreased, the risk of acute lung illness and injury from vapes and e-cigs remains high.
Experts now recommend no exposure to any vaping products by youths, young adults, or women who are pregnant.
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Health Alert
Health officials have...
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Nora Volkow, MD, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse