Vaping—the common name for use of an e-cigarette or similar device—is widespread in Maine. High school students in particular are vaping at increasing rates across the state. What are the health effects of vaping, and what misconceptions do people have about the potential harms?
Guests
- Lance Boucher, Director of Policy for the American Lung Association in Maine
- Claudine Emerson, clinical social worker at Gorham High School
- Dr. Colby Wyatt, pediatric pulmonologist at Maine Medical Center
Resources
- Is vaping bad for you? Some research suggests it is a safer alternative to cigarette smoking, but that's not conclusive
- The Juul vape pen is taking over high schools
- Teens say vape is discreet enough to use in class
- Does vaping save smokers or create new nicotine addicts?
- A study published in Tobacco Control reveals that while many young people are aware of JUUL, they often aren't aware that the product contains nicotine
- The American Vaping Association is a nonprofit group that advocates for the use of vapor products and electronic cigarettes to help smokers quit
- The Claim: Smoking Relieves Stress
- E-Cigarettes Likely Encourage Kids To Try Tobacco But May Help Adults Quit
- It is not legal to vape in a public buildingin Maine