Amid an ongoing youth e-cigarette crisis, it is important that teachers and administrators know how to respond if they – or their school’s vape detector – catch students vaping. Here are some suggestions for how best to address student tobacco use in school.
Nicotine addiction can negatively impact mental health, but many young people are unaware of this connection. In fact, according to a Truth Initiative survey, 4 in 5 young people who had vaped said they started as a way to lessen their feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. In this article, young people who know the cycle of nicotine withdrawal from vaping firsthand share what it's like with truth.
Obesity and smoking are leading preventable causes of morbidity and mortality in the U.S., and together they can pose considerable risks to health. Studies also show a relationship between smoking and obesity: people who are considered to be overweight or obese are more likely to smoke compared to people of normal weight. Furthermore, tobacco use early in life can lead to worse obesity-related characteristics (e.g., higher body mass index) later in life. Quitting smoking can sometimes lead to weight gain in the short term, and there are tips for managing weight gain while quitting.
