Vaping research paper
Their flavors, the sleek design that makes them easy to conceal, and their reputation as being "safe," are all reasons vapes are appealing to young people.
"'I can't stop': Schools struggle with vaping explosion." US Official News, 3 Apr. 2018. Infotrac Newsstand, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A533217544/GPS?u=j209901&sid=GPS&xid=30a599e3. Accessed 19 Apr. 2018.
"A study in the journal Pediatrics found increased levels of five carcinogenic compounds in the urine of teenage e-cigarette users. The fact is, little is known about the long-term effects of vaping, turning today's teens into what public health experts are calling the "guinea pig generation."
"EDITORIAL: Increase in teens vaping highlights need for more research." Portland Press Herald [Portland, ME], 12 Apr. 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A534350329/GPS?u=j209901&sid=GPS&xid=76a63ff8. Accessed 18 Apr. 2018.
Although vaping is better for you than smoking cigarettes, the metals in the devices and chemicals in the liquid can be very harmful.
"EDITORIAL: Increase in teens vaping highlights need for more research." Portland Press Herald [Portland, ME], 12 Apr. 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A534350329/GPS?u=j209901&sid=GPS&xid=76a63ff8. Accessed 18 Apr. 2018.
E-cigarettes are not supposed to be sold to kids under 18, but kids still find ways to get them.
"EDITORIAL: Increase in teens vaping highlights need for more research." Portland Press Herald [Portland, ME], 12 Apr. 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A534350329/GPS?u=j209901&sid=GPS&xid=76a63ff8. Accessed 18 Apr. 2018.
E-cigarettes are used to heat up a nicotine-infused, flavored liquid, that produces a satisfying vapor that lacks the carcinogens and tar that are found in tobacco products.
"EDITORIAL: Increase in teens vaping highlights need for more research." Portland Press Herald [Portland, ME], 12 Apr. 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A534350329/GPS?u=j209901&sid=GPS&xid=76a63ff8. Accessed 18 Apr. 2018.
Schools are struggling to keep kids from vaping in the bathrooms and even class.
"EDITORIAL: Increase in teens vaping highlights need for more research." Portland Press Herald [Portland, ME], 12 Apr. 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A534350329/GPS?u=j209901&sid=GPS&xid=76a63ff8. Accessed 18 Apr. 2018.
"Young adults who "vape" are four times more likely to pick up a regular cigarette habit, according to a University of Pittsburgh study."
"Pitt study suggests 'vaping' could lead to cigarette use in young adults." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review [Pittsburgh, PA], 12 Dec. 2017. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A518371650/GPS?u=j209901&sid=GPS&xid=869a79f9. Accessed 17 Apr. 2018.
Vaping is the act of inhaling an aerosol vapor that is produced by an e-cigarette, or a similar device, that produces toxic particles that can cause cancer.
"What Is Vaping?" The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse - Addiction Science, Prevention & Treatment Research, 1 Dec. 2016, www.centeronaddiction.org/e-cigarettes/recreational-vaping/what-vaping.
Students who are caught vaping at school can be faced with suspension and drug testing.
Agnish, Jai, and North Jersey Record. "LOCAL SCHOOLS LOOK TO EXTINGUISH E-CIGARETTES; SOME WILL REQUIRE STUDENTS TO BE DRUG TESTED IF FOUND WITH A VAPING DEVICE." Record [Bergen County, NJ], 21 Jan. 2018, p. A9. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A523969448/GPS?u=j209901&sid=GPS&xid=16812b62. Accessed 19 Apr. 2018.
Although some people vape to ease themselves off of smoking tobacco, most do it to be seen as cool.
Molumo, Victoria. "Student campaigns against vaping." UWIRE Text, 16 Apr. 2018, p. 1. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A534850908/GPS?u=j209901&sid=GPS&xid=6847ccee. Accessed 18 Apr. 2018.