The Ugly Truth About Vaping

Anyone who says vaping is safe is just blowing smoke

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There is a vaping epidemic in this country, especially among teens. Every day, over 3,500 youths start vaping. In 2018 alone, the number of high school students who vape nearly doubled.

This is an emergency situation.

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Every day, over 3,500 youths start vaping. In 2018 alone, the number of high school students who vape nearly doubled.

What is vaping?

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred to as vapor, which is produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. The term is used because e-cigarettes do not produce tobacco smoke, but rather an aerosol, often mistaken for water vapor, that actually consists of fine particles. Many of these particles contain varying amounts of toxic chemicals, which have been linked to heart and respiratory diseases and cancer.

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How to talk to teens about vaping.

Find tips on how to speak to your teenager about e-cigarettes.

View this tip sheet to learn more (PDF)
Dangers of e-cigarettes, vaping and JUULs: How to talk to kids