Let’s Clear the Air Vaping may look colorful and smell like fruit or candy, but youth nicotine addiction remains a serious concern. marijuana that creates the high. A device’s appearance does not tell you what is inside.
Access can come through friends, family, online sellers, or retail shops, despite age restrictions. Advertising and seeing others vape can make the behavior seem normal. But common does not mean safe. Vaping is not a healthy way to manage stress or pressure. Nicotine withdrawal can create anxiety and irritability, keeping young people caught in a cycle of using to feel better. Prevention means acting before the problem begins. Start conversations early. Ask what your child sees at school and online. Listen without judgment, set clear expectations, and practice healthier coping tools: fitness, sleep, hobbies, and talking with a trusted adult. If your child already vapes, offer support and help them find quitting resources. Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Protecting young people from addiction starts today. Submitted by The Peoria Primary Prevention Coalition
According to the 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey, 1.44 million U.S. middle and high school students currently used e-cigarettes. Among those users, more than one in four—27.5%—vaped daily, and 89.4% used flavored products. Fruit, candy, and dessert flavors make these products appealing to young people. Behind the sweet flavors is a business selling an addictive product Although youth vaping has declined over time, prevention cannot stop. Most kids do not vape, and we want to keep it that way. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm the developing brain, affecting attention, learning, mood, and impulse control. Too much nicotine can cause teens to be “nic sick,” showing signs of nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and a racing heart. This can be an indication of nicotine poisoning and requires prompt medical guidance. Parents also need to know that vaping devices can deliver THC, the psychoactive substance in
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