By Eduardo Reyes, Staff Writer | February 7, 2023
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As of December 2022, all flavored vapes have been declared banned by congress.
Vaping has been proven to be harmful, especially to the youth, but the question is, is this the best way to pursue the problem?
According to Reuters, “An estimated 2.55 million U.S. middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes in a report by federal health officials looking at a period spanning January to May of this year. Among those who reported e-cigarette use, nearly 85% said they used flavored versions.”
This number may be shocking to some, and it is evident that millions of students' lives are being impacted by e-cigarettes. Not only that, but a majority of the e-cigarettes used by adolescents were flavored. But why?
“Flavored vape is like the start of having a nicotine addiction,” said Carson High School senior Breanna Domingo. “Since we are still young, we are attracted to things that taste good so flavored vapes can lure anyone, even young kids.”
The danger to the youth is being looked at across the country.
Reuters also stated, “The law would make California the second state to ban all flavored tobacco product sales after Massachusetts in 2019. Several other states have restricted flavored vaping products and several municipalities have adopted their own bans.”
So, it can be said that flavored vapes are really a serious matter. Considering the evidence, it is understandable that they are being banned and restricted in many places.
“[Vaping doesn’t have] a very healthy impact. In fact, it may be slowly killing you from the inside,” said CHS senior Thang Nguyen. “But students may possibly vape due to peer pressure or out of curiosity. The impact may vary because there are many aspects that [could cause] vaping [to] influence students.”
Flavored vapes are not the only dangers that students face, but they should definitely be looked into more. These vapes could have lasting impacts on students now and in the future.
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