This month, I visited the Mapleton School District in the Denver, Colorado area to talk with kids and teens about vaping. Vaping can be harmful, and a lot of young people are trying it without knowing what's actually inside it. My goal during these vaping awareness presentations was to help students understand who makes these products and why they want kids using them.
Colorado has one of the highest teen vaping rates in the country, so this conversation matters here more than most places. To make it fun and easy to learn, I told stories, joked around, and did magic tricks. We talked about how vaping companies market to youth using flavors, cool designs, and social media influencers to make vaping look safe or fun. Really, there are dangers hiding behind the bright colors and packaging.
What Mapleton Students Learned
See What Your School's Families Will Get
I also held a virtual vaping awareness presentation for parents , giving Mapleton families tips on how to talk openly with their kids about vaping's risks.
If a parent missed it live, a recorded version is still available using the code provided by the school.
More Resources on Vaping Prevention
Colorado Resources on Vaping Prevention
Families and educators in Colorado have state-level support available too. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment offers quit resources for teens and adults ready to stop using nicotine, while the Colorado Department of Education provides vaping prevention resources for schools.
- Colorado Quit Tobacco or Nicotine — Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Colorado Vaping Prevention Education Grant — Colorado Department of Education
If you want more information on preventing vaping among young people, or resources for staying healthy without vapes, check the links above. Let's work together so every student can make good choices.
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