Teens and E-cigs

Hello readers, This will be the final post on my research of vaping. This time I all give information on teens and e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are known for being an healthier alternative to smoking, but could this give teenagers the wrong ideas? Most teens at this time know how bad the effects one can get from smoking tobacco can get. Cancer, heart disease, shortness of breath are all symptoms that can be caused from using tobacco products.

Anti-tobacco advertising has been hammering these facts into the minds of the teens to the point where most teens now wont touch cigarettes. While this may seem as a success, the electronic sister of the tobacco cigarettes may be taking advantage of the misinformed teens. Yes, smoking is bad, but not just because it's tobacco. Inhaling any substance is bad for your lungs. When majority of teen learn about vaping and how they are less detremental to their health they become more apt to try the new craze. The flavored juices used in e-cigarettes come in a huge variety of flavors, you name it they have it. From cotton candy to fruit loops there is a flavor out there for anyone. These liquids, while they might taste good, can be found to contain nicotine which is known in tobacco products as the root of the addictions. This can cause the teens to get addicted created a habbit out of an intended recreational use

References:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/12/16/survey-teens-still-intrigued-e-cigarettes/77363202/

Maycan, Taylor. "Survey: Teens Still Intrigued by E-cigarettes." USA Today. Gannett, 16 Dec. 2015. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.