How to Talk to Your Teen About Vaping
7 suggestions on how you can approach your teenager and start a meaningful discussion about the dangers of e-cigarette use.
Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Beating Nicotine Together
Let's Talk about Vaping and Smoking
The rise in vaping, particularly among young people, has created a smokescreen that suggests e-cigarettes are a harmless alternative to traditional tobacco products. But increased scrutiny and new research has uncovered the truth about vaping: It is not safe, and its potential health risks may be far-reaching.
UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center wants to partner with parents and teens to dispel the myths about vaping and other nicotine habits, help those who want to quit, and encourage healthy life choices that support cancer prevention.
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