During this month of October, we are also recognizing National Substance Abuse Prevention Month with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help spread awareness about medication abuse/misuse, underage drinking/alcohol awareness, marijuana use, and youth tobacco use (specifically …
The truth® About COVID-19 and Vaping!
The Truth Initiative® recently published an article discussing the connection between vaping increasing the vulnerability to contracting COVID-19 and the lack of awareness among teens and young adults. It has been proven that vaping damages the lungs, especially in …
What’s The Word?!
“What do the kids say nowadays?”
From generation to generation, new phrases, colloquialisms, and words come about depending on what’s trending or new in society. But what happens, when the new language becomes a secret code, and the “new/trendy” thing …
Reality Check!!!
Our new “reality backpack” is a tool that can be used to educate parents on vaping products commonly used by teens and young adults. The backpacks are filled with a variety of vaping devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens, vaping …
Was “Safer” Really Safe At All?
There have been many claims that vaping and e-cigarette (e-cig) use is a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. 
However, tobacco smoking of any kind is detrimental to young adults. Teens’ brains are not fully developed, and most vape products …
TAC Team Takeover!
We may be in quarantine to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but that does not stop our students from spreading awareness regarding the harms of vaping and tobacco use!
The Teen Advisory Council (also known as a TAC Team) is …
GAME OVER for TEEN VAPING!
Although most of our attention has been commandeered by the current situation surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), we must still be aware of the issues, dangers, and harmful effects that are still very present concerning teen vaping.
Teens’ brains are not yet …
Just Breathe…
As most of us know, the COVID-19 disease caused by the coronavirus has be bombarding the news airways as of late. And this is because of the high rate of infections and the severity of what this virus can do …
Striving for a Tobacco-Free New Year!
We cannot ignore all of the facts and data that has been uncovered since the outbreak of the lung illnesses that have been associate with vapes and e-cigarette use. Vaping and e-cigarettes have the potential to be extremely harmful, ESPECIALLY…
Youth & Tobacco Use – What the CDC Has to Say
“Youth use of tobacco in any form is unsafe,” according to the CDC. Flavorings, packaging, and misconceptions about the safety of vaping have led to an increase in electronic cigarettes among middle and high school students.
To learn more, …