Vaping and Nicotine Use - 

The Facts: E-cigarettes contain numerous chemicals and compounds, such as formaldehyde. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is extremely addictive. Nicotine can worsen anxiety symptoms and amplify feelings of depression. Nicotine is harmful to the developing adolescent brain. Vaping and smoking can reduce the body’s ability to defend itself against respiratory illnesses.Vaping nicotine and cannabis can cause long-term harm to young people that leads to physical changes in the brain that can permanently alter attention span, impulse control and ability to learn.  

Here are three free resources to help you talk with your child about vaping and to get support if needed:

• ParentUp is a Health Department-sponsored website that guides parents and guardians with tips on talking to youth and teens about hard topics, such as vaping and substance misuse.  

• My Life, My Quit - Parents website offers resources to help parents and caregivers support youth and teens ages 12-17 on their journey to quitting.

• My Life, My Quit offers tailored resources to support youth ages 12-17 on their journey to quitting. Youth and teens can text Start My Quit to 36072 or visit the website for free, confidential quit help informed by teens for teens.

For more support at school, please reach out to Heather Grate who is our Twinfield Student Assistant Professional. She can be reached at heather.grate@ccsuvt.net. 

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Nurse Alice