Happy New Year! In a collaborative effort, 2024 students from 25 high schools and colleges in California have committed to a New Year’s resolution of going vape-free by disposing of their vapes.
Why vape-free?
Vaping is marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, but this perception is misleading. While it’s true that e-cigarettes may contain fewer of the harmful chemicals found in traditional cigarettes, they are not without risks. Vaping introduces its own set of health concerns, including exposure to nicotine, which is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development. 1 2