Teens and vaping: Enquirer survey asks for your experiences
It's no secret that using e-cigarette and vape products do damage to one's health − especially for youth. That's why Ohio restricts anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing such products, and why some Northern Kentucky cities have passed comprehensive bans on smoking and vaping over the last few years.
But that doesn't mean kids stopped vaping.
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TJ Glassmeyer, principal at Clermont Northeastern High School, recently told The Enquirer that vaping is the No. 1 reason why kids are suspended at his school. This school year, his students have collectively missed over 100 days of class due to vape-related suspensions.
He's talked with other local educators, too, who share the same concerns.
"At its core, vaping is an addiction," Glassmeyer said. "When you talk to these kids, when we catch them, all of them are addicted to vaping."
Educators, parents and The Enquirer would like to know: How are kids getting vapes? And why do they start vaping in the first place?
The Enquirer is reporting on the issue and hopes local teens, parents and teachers will share their thoughts with us via Google survey. The survey for teens can be accessed at bit.ly/Enquirerteenvapesurvey. The survey for parents and educators can be accessed at bit.ly/Enquireradultvapesurvey.
Survey for teens
Survey for teachers and parents
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