Teens with ADHD have low levels of naturally occurring dopamine and norepinephrine in their brains, which means they are at a greater risk for long-term abuse of nicotine — a drug that stimulates the central nervous system and releases dopamine.
Similarly, the chemical acetaldehyde, found in some e-cigarette smoke, is shown to damage the lining of the mouth, throat, and stomach. And then there are the exploding vape pens. As reported recently by the, an exploding battery in a vape pen cracked the jaw and blew a hole in the chin of a 17-year-old Nevada boy who required two surgeries in 2018.
Vaping is prohibited under the age of 18, so how are teenagers purchasing vape pens, e-cigarettes, and pods?is a digital currency that was founded in 2009. Since it is an anonymous form of currency — it doesn’t require banks or names — it’s a convenient payment method for students who want to obtain vaping devices without their parents knowing.
Since vaping devices are so inconspicuous, they are also easy to hide. Common hiding places include the following:the bottom of snack containersIf you suspect that your teen is vaping, administer a rapid urine test at home for nicotine detection. These tests are simple to administer and are able to detect cotinine, a product formed after the chemical nicotine enters the body.
Research shows that vaping and substance abuse use will go down 44 percent if teens talk about it with their parents. Set up a transportation system, cab, Uber or Lyft, that your teen can use if they ever need to get out of a situation where vaping or drugs are present.
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