The CDC is still looking for a common pattern or specific substance that could explain the growing vaping crisis. But for now, the only common pattern is the use of e-cigarettes.
Justin says “there’s no way” he’ll go back to vaping, and is encouraging others to throw away their vape pens following the ordeal.
Parents, as previously reported by For Every Mom, most e-cigarettes look no different than a simple USB. They were created originally to help people stop smoking, but they are no healthier than cigarettes. They contain nicotine and are extremely addictive.
People under the age of 21 are not allowed to purchase e-cigarettes, but that has not slowed down the trend among teens and young people.
Parents, we have to stay vigilant. Hear it from the mouths of parents who are watching their kids breathe through a ventilator, e-cigarettes are not safe.
Is your child at risk? Talk to them about the use of e-cigarettes today. It just might save them from a lifetime of addiction, and maybe even their life.