Teen-vaping? Lets talk about it.
Here, at Jay. M. Robinson High School, (and hopefully not anywhere else), vapes are not permitted on campus. Statistically, there are a lot of teenage students who continue to vape, knowing it is not good for them, and that they shouldn't bring it on campus, but choose to do so anyway. There are consequences if you are found with a vape or an item you are not legally allowed to have/have on campus. Once you are caught, the school resource officer does get involved, and you will be suspended, with a bad look permanently on your record.
Vaping addictions are no joke, and you could be the one to help someone overcome a current addiction. You can always start by spotting the signs of a vaping addiction by asking questions such as, Do I need my vape as soon as I wake up, or when I am in class? Do I find myself reaching for my vape without thinking? Am I having trouble concentrating or sleeping? All of these are questions you can ask yourself, or someone you know struggling with vape addiction.
I know it's easier said than done, but it doesn't hurt to be cognizant of the structures that can be used to first realize a vape addiction. Additionally, a lot of teenagers choose to vape all because they find it cool or amusing without knowing the effects it can have on your body in the long run, such as lung damage and chemicals entering the body, higher chances of contracting viruses, cancer, harm to the brain, and many more.
There are online resources as well that can help stop vape addiction, such as YouTube videos, and websites. Here are two you can view for free
- teen.smokefree.gov
- https://youtu.be/uXs-zPc63kM?si=M7yUCMiuwyJZiVhw