East Hartford Youth Services Vaping Prevention Campaign to being March 2022

East Hartford, CT— The East Hartford Youth Services is launching a vaping prevention social media campaign starting March 2022.

According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health, “before electronic cigarettes hit the U.S. market about 10 years ago, Connecticut was making progress in decreasing nicotine use among young people. About one in four teens were smoking cigarettes in 2000, but by 2017, that number dropped to only 3.5% of school-aged students statewide, according to state reports. Then e-cigarettes, or vaping, became popular among middle and high school students.  Vaping (e-cigarette) is now the most commonly used tobacco product among youth.”  

Research shows that vaping can be dangerous, highly addictive, and harmful to a youth’s health and brain development. Despite this truth, vaping is often marketing in a concerningly positive way. Like all other addictions, it’s easier for youth to not start than try to stop, once they are hooked. 

Get the facts, so you can start the conversation with your child. To help start the conversation East Hartford Youth Services will share facts about vaping each week on their Facebook page @EHYSB, beginning March 14th. Follow us to learn more!