- Grand Island Central School District
- Dangers of E-Cigarettes
E-Cigs as an Epidemic
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Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declared youth e-cigarette use as an epidemic.
E-cigarettes are battery powered devices that heat a solution of liquid nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals creating an aerosol that is inhaled by the user. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine is addictive and has lasting consequences for youth brain development including impaired cognitive functioning and the development of addiction pathways in the brain.
Please take a few minutes to view a presentation on the Dangers of Vaping, which was given at Grand Island High School.
Preventive Resources:
- A Parents' Guide to Vaping Cessation Programs for Teens
- How Juul made nicotine go viral
- Know the Risks - E cigarette & Young People (U.S. Department of Health and Human Service)
- E-cigarettes Shaped Like USB Flash Drives: Information for Parents, Educators, and Health Care Providers (CDC)
- Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Keep Kids E-Cig Free
- A Parents' Guide to Vaping Cessation Programs for Teens