As schools gear up to reopen, teen vaping remains a major concern for parents, educators, and health professionals.
Intensifying these concerns is a new product from a company that has designed vape pens resembling everyday highlighters, known as High-Light Vape Pens.
Experts say the potential target demographic, noting that while these products are marketed towards adults, teens often find ways to acquire them.
The devices, according to the company’s Instagram, come in about 20 flavors and offer between 4,000 to 6,000 puffs, potentially delivering nicotine concentrations far exceeding that of traditional cigarettes.
A 2022 CDC study underscored the scale of the problem, revealing over 2.5 million middle and high school students have reported using e-cigarettes. Fortunately, there are numerous local programs aimed at helping teens quit these devices.
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