Vaping Is an Unhealthy and Addictive Activity Popular with Teens
Many adults are not familiar with vaping and are not aware that this popular activity among teens is both unhealthy and addictive. Vaping is the term used to describe the inhalation of vapors formed when a battery powered device heats a flavored liquid (E-juice) that contains nicotine and other chemicals. Also known as E-cigarettes, these devices come in several forms and are actually more commonly used than cigarettes by teens. It is estimated that 3 million adolescents use them. Although E-cigarettes are not legal under the age of 18, teens can often order E-juice on the internet without difficulty. Because E-cigarettes may be less toxic than cigarettes, it was once thought that they could help adults stop smoking, but this is rarely the case. Unfortunately, youth who vape are actually more likely to try other tobacco products.