Vaping Youth

In the society we live in today our youth are faced with many challenges. As our communities develop, the dangers facing our youth develop with it. One of these dangers being the problem of vaping. A vape is an electronic version of a cigarette, originally created to help ease smokers off of cigarettes. This has recently blown up and caught the attention of the youth in our community. Vaping is detrimental for the human body, especially the bodies of those at young ages. Studies show that nicotine-containing vape products trigger lung inflammation and damage lung tissue. Long term damage includes the possibility of various chronic lung diseases. Some companies look at Youth Buyers as an advantage and don’t try dissuading their young buyers. Nonetheless, most companies understand that these products are damaging the health of their youth and are taking precautions. For example, restricting access. Most youth are less likely to vape if vaping products aren’t as easy to get. School Districts are also providing “Quit Smoking/Vaping Programs”. These are information sessions that educate Vapers and would-be vapers. As fellow students, classmates are also expected to help their peers. Vapers are more likely to quit if they’re approached by friends than adults. This is a growing problem in our community and is not to be taken lightly, if you get the chance to help a fellow Vaper, take it.