Vaping/Tobacco
The National Youth Tobacco Survey results for 2022 have been released. Click here to see the highlights.
The Monitoring the Future Survey has compiled these results. They only recently began gathering data regarding vaping nicotine and Marijuana. Click here to learn more.
It's very important to understand that vape cartridges can have a variety of materials inside. They can contain Nicotine or Tobacco, flavors, or THC oils. While it was initially advertised as a safer alternative to smoking, the research continues to shed light on the major risks associated with vaping.
Parents can't always tell what's a vaping device and what isn't. Play the Spot The Vape Game!
Stanford University Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
Being aware of the types of pens and components of the vape, will make it easier to educate and protect your child.
Stanford's Tobacco Prevention Toolkit offers numerous training sessions where parents can learn more about vaping. These modules are offered for free and can be found at the following website:
https://med.stanford.edu/tobaccopreventiontoolkit/curriculum-decision-maker/by-module/E-Cigs.html
MD Anderson
MD Anderson has very valuable information regarding the dangers of vaping. This information is offered for free and is research based.
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