The facts about vaping & e-cigarettes:

√ 14.1% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. (National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2022)

√ Nicotine exposure during adolescence and young adulthood can cause addiction and harm to the young, developing brain (US Surgeon General)

√ E-cigarettes often contain a variety of toxic chemicals that can cause irreversible lung damage. (American Lung Association)

√ The 2019 National Cancer Opinion Survey revealed that among youth ages 18-22:

  • 20% believe e-cigarettes are not harmful

  • 22% believe you cannot become addicted to e-cigarettes

  • 27% believe flavored e-cigarettes are less addictive than non-flavored e-cigarettes

    THEY ARE WRONG.

Underage children vaping e-cigarettes facts risks

YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE

Educate your children on the dangers of vaping before they fall victim to addiction.

The 2019 National Cancer Opinion Survey revealed that among ADULTS:

  • 39% of adults thought e-cigarettes were a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes
  • 20% of adults thought it’s not possible to become addicted to e-cigarettes
  • 16% of adults thought e-cigarettes are harmless

    THEY ARE WRONG.

Learn about the dangers of vaping

Personal Stories - The Impact of Vaping

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Vaping: Hooking a New Generation, Part One
Vaping: Hooking a New Generation, Part One
Addicted: Why Teens Can't Stop Vaping
Addicted: Why Teens Can't Stop Vaping

Resources for Parents - Vaping

  • E-cigarettes harm teens health

    Think e-cigs can't harm teens health? (FDA)

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  • Risks of Vaping

    Everything you need to know about the risks of vaping (NaturalHigh)

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  • Talk to kids about vaping

    How to talk to your kids about vaping (American Lung Association)

    Read It
  • Talk with teen about vaping

    In the Words of an NHS Cares Intern: Youth Vaping

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  • Talk with teen about vaping

    Talking with your teen about vaping (SAMHSA)

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  • Talk with teen about e-cigarettes

    Talk with your teen about e-cigarettes (US Surgeon General)

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