Vaping Information
Vaping has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among young people. However, it is important to note that vaping is dangerous. The aerosol produced by e-cigarettes contains numerous harmful chemicals, including nicotine, heavy metals, and carcinogens, which can cause damage to the lungs and other vital organs. In addition, using e-cigarettes can lead to addiction, as nicotine is highly addictive. Studies have also linked vaping to an increased risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and a decline in lung function. Furthermore, there have been reports of e-cigarette batteries exploding and causing severe injuries.
Southwest Independent School District has a zero-tolerance policy regarding vaping, including nicotine, CBD, and THC cartridges. Vape devices come in many different sizes and shapes. Below are some examples of these types of devices.
![Examples of Vape Pens](https://3.files.edl.io/08f1/23/03/24/153300-1cf80006-ffb2-4eb8-aac4-60fb233fc029.jpg)
Most of today's adult tobacco users started before they were 18 years old. Youth nicotine or tobacco use in any form, whether smoked, smokeless "vaped" (e-cigarettes or "vaping"), is not safe. Today, electronic cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product in youth, and one survey found that other nicotine-containing products, such as gummies, lozenges, or pouches, maybe the second most commonly used kind of product. These products are not Food and Drug Administration-(FDA) approved quit smoking nicotine replacement medications for tobacco cessation. Instead, they are a new group of commercial oral nicotine products often advertised as tobacco-free and marketed to youth as available in fruit and dessert flavors, in digital campaigns and themes implying minimal harm.
Source: American Lung Association