Vaping 101: What You Need to Know
Contrary to popular belief, vapes do not contain harmful water vapor. There are many vape products available, and they may contain nicotine, flavorings, or THC, the active ingredient in cannabis.
You can also call them ecigs or smokeless cigarettes.
This video will help you get to know vapes and vape mods. It also explains how Colorado youth are affected by the issue.
The rise
Teens and young adults continue to use vaping, even though it is illegal for them to do so until they turn 21.
Many Colorado teens vape with disposable devices. These devices are small and inexpensive, and can be used in a variety of flavors. Even though federal regulations prohibit the use of flavored tobacco, there are still many flavored vape products on the market that can be purchased by youth.
- One in four Colorado youth vapes regularly. Nearly half (47.7%) of Colorado high-school students and middle-schoolers have tried it.
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- 70% of teens who use vaping say that they do it because they enjoy the flavor.
Health risks
Although vaping may be healthier than traditional tobacco smoking, it doesn’t necessarily mean vaping is safer, especially for young people. Research has shown that vaping is not safer than traditional tobacco use.
Adolescents: Effects
Teens who vape pose serious health risks.
Most vape products contain nicotine, which is an addictive ingredient found in cigarettes. Most vape products contain nicotine, the addictive ingredient in cigarettes.
All Juuls and Puff Bars contain nicotine. Both these products contain nicotine.
Vaping can also predict future cigarette smoking. Study of 12th graders who had never smoked cigarettes found that vaping is a predictor of future cigarette smoking.
It is possible to make a difference
It is vital to understand the facts regarding the health hazards of vaping. There are many vape products available today. Many are owned by large tobacco companies who have a history prioritizing safety over health.
