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Prevent Vaping
Vaping prevention is a priority for Flagler County as we work to enhance the wellbeing of our youth. Learn information about the negative effects of vaping on the health and development of a young person and review youth information and perspectives, parent and caregiver resources, and quitting vaping tools.
Vaping, e-cigarettes, and electronic device systems have not been deemed safe by any regulatory agency and have not been proven as a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes or tobacco. In fact, vape devices often contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance, and people may not know the levels of nicotine in their product, leading to poisoning. Even more alarming is that illicit and harmful substances may be present in vapes, and those who use them may not be aware of the potential danger.
Regardless of the delivery method, nicotine is an addictive substance. In youth, nicotine impacts brain development and can create negative long-term health effects.
What is EVALI or popcorn lung? These medical conditions are connected to vaping. EVALI is E-cigarette, or vaping, produce use-associated lung injury. Popcorn lung is also known as bronchiolitis obliterans and is an inflammation in the lungs. Popcorn lung causes scaring and is not reversable. Both are long-term health consequences of vaping, especially for the developing lungs of youth.
In addition to medical conditions, vaping is also known to negatively impact mental wellbeing, sleep, and our environment.
As a young person, you want to know what other people your age think and feel about vaping. Check out these resources to hear their views. Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Florida uses the tagline, Not A Lab Rat, to show that youth refuse to allow corporations to experiment on them. Click below for other youth resources.
Parents, caregivers, family, and friends, please learn about the dangers of vaping especially for our youth. Be open to having honest conversations with your young person and encourage them to protect themselves from harmful substances found in vapes, e-cigarettes, and other nicotine products.
Often times, youth are targeted with fun and catchy vape flavorings and cool-looking devices. Young people may assume products are safe because it’s marketed to their likes and preferences and readily available.
As people stop vaping, support and understanding are important, and there are opportunities to seek help and guidance.
For people over the age of 18, you can use these same resources and can call the Florida Quit Line at 1-877-822-6669.
Flagler Cares does not endorse these organizations and instead shares the information and content as educational tools for our community members.