Identifying Personal Stress Triggers Learn Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
Read MoreDeep breathing is a simple but powerful way to reduce stress and help you feel more in control. Follow these steps to practice deep breathing whenever you need to relax. 1. Find a Comfortable Position 2. Inhale Deeply Through Your Nose (4 seconds) 3. Hold Your Breath (4 seconds) 4. Exhale Slowly Through Your Mouth […]
Read MoreStress is the body’s response to pressure, challenges, or demands that feel overwhelming. Most teens experience more stress when they perceive a situation as dangerous, difficult, or painful and they do not have the resources to cope. Stress can be both positive (helping with motivation) and negative (causing anxiety, frustration, or exhaustion). However, some teens […]
Read MoreThe vapor produced by e-cigarettes isn’t water vapor and it is not harmless. The vapor inhaled from vapes is often a mixture of harmful chemicals such as nicotine, formaldehyde, and acrolein (chemicals known to cause cancer or lung damage). Even if they have fun flavors like fruit, mint or bubble gum, they carry the same […]
Read MoreLong term risks Short term risks For more information on e-cigarettes and health and other factors, you can check out the American Lung Association.
Read MoreJUUL may look different but they are just another type of e-cigarette. Each JUUL pod contains nicotine which is highly addictive. They contain about as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes. They do not make any nicotine-free pods.
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E-cigarettes or vapes are devices that heat a liquid or juice that often contains nicotine. These can include products such as hookah pens, JUULS, e-pipes, e-cigars, tank systems, or mods. They can look like pens, USB flash drives, or other everyday products. Vapes are inhaled like cigarettes and produce a vapor (or cloud) of chemicals.
