Vaping

What is vaping?

Vape devices and e-cigarettes are electronic devices that simulate smoking. Instead of containing tobacco, these devices contain a flavored liquid that turns into a vapor when heated and is then inhaled. The act of using these devices is referred to as vaping.

There is a specific brand of vape device called a Juul. Juuls are smaller than most e-cigarettes or vape devices and also don't produce the same distinct white vapor. Juuls look a lot like small flash drives and can be easily concealed. Juuling is much more difficult to detect than traditional vaping and is an issue in schools across the country. 

Who is vaping?

Vaping is a trend that has become attractive to teens and young adults. In a 2017 National Institutes of Health Study, 18.5% of the 8th graders surveyed reported trying vaping. Of those students, 13.3% had vaped in the past year.

Vaping is dangerous, especially for young adults.

 Many young adults report misconceptions about vape devices and e-cigarettes; they are under the impression that the liquid is merely flavored water. The vapor pods used in these devices do contain flavoring that appeals to teens such as watermelon or cotton candy, but they also contain dangerous chemicals including nicotine. Some early studies have shown that the chemicals in vapor pods are carcinogenic and can also cause “popcorn lung” which is when the lungs are scarred and damaged.

SAVE THE DATE!

Breathe New Hampshire will be sharing a presentation titled Vaping Unveiled with the Kearsarge community.

January 8, 2018 

at 6:30 pm

Kearsarge Regional High School Auditorium

The presentation will cover topics such as:

• What are e-cigs/vapes
• Dangers of nicotine
• Vaping by the numbers
• Popular products among youth/teens
• Local policies
• Resources 

For more information or to RSVP please contact Laura Newman, assistant principal at KRHS: lnewman@kearsarge.org