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Vaping/E-Cigs

Check in with your teen 6-12 Grade

VAPING •E-CIGS• JUULING

  • Take a moment and check in with the kids in your life on this trending topic.
  • Find out what they know about vaping. Ask about any experiences they might have had with vaping.
  • Be clear about your family’s expectations moving forward.
  • Offer to find cessation support if they find it difficult to refrain from vaping.
  • Encourage your teen to bring issues like this to your attention.
  • Share information with other parents and your community.

WHAT ADULTS NEED TO KNOW:


EASY TO HIDE • PERCEPTION OF RISK IS LOW
• Vaping and e-cigarette supplies are marketed as easy to hide/discreet. There are thousands of versions on the market, many contain an addictive substance: Juice (most contain nicotine – check package), synthetics, tobacco and marijuana (thc).

• Charges via USB and looks like a thumb drive, can be single use and disposable, some charge in wall. Juul version; popular device that can accommodate any oil substance

• All versions can smell/taste fruity and it is difficult to detect what is actually being used without a lab test. Teens could be obtaining harmful substances and not realize what they are actually using.

• Anyone of legal age who vapes should be aware of the risk when leaving supplies unattended around anyone underage.

ILLEGAL TO GIVE OR SELL TO MINOR • SCHOOL RULES
• Devices used to vape are considered tobacco products. It is against the law for anyone to sell or give these devices to anyone under 21.
• St. Louis County Public Health Ordinance prohibits use in schools by students. All schools are considered Tobacco Free campuses. It is against the rules to have these products on school grounds.

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If you are in crisis, please contact Behavioral Health Response. BHR is a professionally staffed, accredited clinical call center that provides expert behavioral health, crisis response, and corporate feedback services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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