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Vaping & e-cigarettes not a “safe alternative” – highly addictive, dangerous for youth

by Kate Evans

The use of e-cigarettes or vapes by high school students has grown substantially in the past five years as have health officials’ concerns about teen vaping.

E-cigarettes or vapes usually contain nicotine from tobacco, along with flavorings and other additives. They can also deliver cannabis or other drugs.

Nicotine is highly addictive, whether found in e-cigarettes or regular cigarettes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the…