How vaping harms students’ mental health: Tips for parents and educators

September 11, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

Beginning a new school year can be stressful for students. However, it’s important to know that vapes, like cigarettes, can negatively impact students’ physical and mental health. Parents, teachers, mentors, and school administrators can offer guidance and tools to help students make informed decisions.

VAPING PREVENTION & QUIT RESOURCES: TIPS FOR PARENTS & SCHOOLS

September 12, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

School-age kids are using vaping devices at an alarming rate. Here parents and schools can find useful tips to help kids stay away from vaping.

Connecting the Dots Between Tobacco and COVID-19

December 8, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Early in the pandemic, tobacco researchers wondered how smoking impacted COVID-19. Years of evidence suggest that smoking worsens respiratory infections, and COVID-19 is no exception.

Washington State Tobacco Quitline Celebrates 20 Years

November 19, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

For 20 years, the Washington State Quitline has helped people quit tobacco products by providing free and confidential counseling to callers. Tobacco remains a leading preventable cause of disease and death in Washington and the United States. With personal call and text support, the Quitline uses tested techniques to help people live tobacco-free.

What we know about nicotine in electronic cigarettes

December 16, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Over the past several years, electronic cigarette use has grown in popularity as an alternative to smoking combustible cigarettes. While this switch does protect individuals from the dangers of combustion, vaping and e-cigarette use has other risks – including nicotine dependency and lung injury.

Update: Vaping-associated lung injury cases

October 16, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Updated on 1/15/20 A new case of severe lung disease associated with vaping has been confirmed in a man in his 20’s. This case was originally reported to health authorities last December. The individual was hospitalized and is recovering. This brings the total number of cases in King County to seven confirmed and one probable […]