Everyone has “one of those days” where nothing seems to be going right. It’s easy to feel
overwhelmed in those circumstances. Feeling mad, angry, sad, upset, and stressed is okay.
But what comes next is so important.
Some people think vaping will help them de-stress, but it causes more overwhelming feelings later when they have to deal with the health side effects of vaping.
Start a list of actions you can take when stressed. Write them on a note card and tape
them where you’ll see the list often.
HERE ARE THE FACTS.
According to the Surgeon General’s Report “Facing Addiction in America”, vaping by U.S teenagers has reached epidemic levels.1 An article on truthinitiative.org explained that flavors are partially responsible for making vaping more attractive to teens, while somewhat disguising the risks of nicotine dependency for a new generation. 2
It’s no secret that teen cigarette smoking has been declining significantly for years, but according to “E-Cigarette Use Among Illinois Teens 2018,” e-cigarette use is on the rise at rates that surpass past teen cigarette use when teen rates were high. This increase is staggering, and puts teens at risk for addiction and other health consequences. 40% of 10th and 12th grade students surveyed said that there was low or no risk of harming themselves if they use e-cigarettes, which is a clear indication that more education is needed.3
It’s no secret that teen cigarette smoking has been declining significantly for years, but according to “E-Cigarette Use Among Illinois Teens 2018,” e-cigarette use is on the rise at rates that surpass past teen cigarette use when teen rates were high. This increase is staggering, and puts teens at risk for addiction and other health consequences. 40% of 10th and 12th grade students surveyed said that there was low or no risk of harming themselves if they use e-cigarettes, which is a clear indication that more education is needed.3